The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament /
Clayton N. Jefford.
- Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, c2006.
- xii, 267 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction: how to talk about the Apostolic Fathers? -- Finding a time and place for the texts -- The authority of texts and traditions -- Codes of conduct and Christian thinking -- Imagery of the New testament faith -- The question of Christians as Jews -- The question of Christians as citizens -- How persons and places influence history -- Conclusion: the significance of the Apostolic Fathers for New Testament study.
156563425X (alk. paper back) 9781565634251
2006006413
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Apostolic Fathers. Theology--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.