TY - BOOK AU - Jefford,Clayton N. TI - The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament SN - 156563425X (alk. paper back) AV - BR60.A65 J43 2006 U1 - 270.1 Jef 2006 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Peabody, Mass. PB - Hendrickson Publishers KW - Bible KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - Apostolic Fathers KW - Theology KW - History KW - Early church, ca. 30-600 N1 - 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip069/2006006413.html ER -