The Apostolic Fathers – Fathers of the first, second, third and fourth century. Here are 3.000 pages for your reading joy. This trilogy is the accounts of the early Apostolic Fathers written by Philip Schaff and edited by Alexander Roberts, D.D. & James Donaldson, LL.D. These versions were published in 1885 and the ambitious aim has been to present English translations of the complete works and whereabouts of the early church Fathers down to the date of the first General Council held at Nice in A.D. 325. The trilogy gives an amazing insight into Christianity as it evolved in its earliest years. As written in the foreword of the first book:
“Those were times of heroism, not of words; an age, not of writers, but of soldiers; not of talkers, but of sufferers.”
Download the massive works here:
Fathers of the First Century The Apostolic Fathers Vol I
Fathers of the Second Century Vol II
Fathers of the Third and Fourth Centuries Vol III
I am from Bulgaria and all apostles in the book are Bulgarians. They are not greeks. The book is desinformation and have false history. Apostle Clement is Bulgarian man.Filippi and Fillipopol is the same name of city Plovdiv in Bulgaria. You are liers!
Sir, when these men lived, the territory they lived in was controlled by Greece. Do not accuse people, especially fellow Christians, of being liars. If you disagree with them, present your position and ask for an answer.
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I would like to request for the pdf copy. I am a R. Catholic Believer and I will use it for our small group study.
Thank you so much and God bless
I’m so thankful for this resource! My work as a missionary and constant student of the Word can only be helped by these writings from the “early church fathers.” I pray all who read and study them will grow in Christ and their trust in the Word of God. God bless you!
Thanks David, you are welcome here. I am also glad that you a Christian missionary understands and appreciates the pluralism of books presented here.
Hello. I would like to read these pdf’s, but before that, I would like to know if they’re legal; permitted by law. Thanks in advance.
They are. All books here are in the Public Domain.
Regards
thanks for making these items available. it will boost devotion and spirituality
Excelllent woork of outstanding minds- thank you for allowing us to drink small measure from this wealth of wisdom
You are welcome :-)
Thank you so much. This is priceless.
For the last 8 years I have lived years in Nepal and taught a DMin class in Kathmandu and Mdiv class in Chitwan. This download will be an excellent resource for my students and me. Thank you!
Thank you very very graciously! God blessings to you in heaven and your descendents on earth. So so much!
History and correct history is crucial for the present and future hermaneutics.
Tremendous!
Thank-you for this beautiful resource of Holy literature. Blessing of Jesus Christ our Saviour be with you all.