Pratscher, Wilhelm
The Apostolic Fathers: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9781602583085
- author:
- Pratscher, Wilhelm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Baylor University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 287
- Dimensions:
- 22.66 x 15.49 x 2.08 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Church,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Apostolic Fathers: An Introduction by Wilhelm Pratscher A comprehensive introduction to the works of the early Christian corpus, this book offers cutting-edge discussion and analysis of key topics such as theological profiles, intertextuality, intellectual milieus, and anti-Jewish polemics. Crafted by an expert team of scholars, The Apostolic Fathers provides fully equipped introductions to the writings of these influential figures, situating them within the history of scholarship and pointing the way for new avenues of study. A foreword by Wilhelm Pratscher and a closing chapter by Jörg Ulrich add depth and context to this learned handling of the Apostolic Fathers. With 287 pages of in-depth analysis, this book is an essential resource for scholars and students seeking to understand the significance of these early Christian writings.