PATROLOGY, by Johannes Quasten, places at the disposal of the English reading public a solid introduction to early Christian literature. It is the first work of its kind written originally in English. Reviewers were unanimous in heaping praise upon the publication and looking upon it as a break-through in studying the Fathers of the Church. This first volume deals with the beginnings of Patristic literature from the Apostles' Creed to Irenaeus. PS NOTES OVERVIEW: Generally speaking, each of the Church Fathers' history, writings, and theology is summarized. THEOLOGICAL VIEW: Roman Catholic INTENDED AUDIENCE: Academic/scholar MORE THAN ONE VOLUME: Yes BIBLIOGRAPHY: Extensive OTHER: Does not included actual texts of the Church Fathers. Theological import of texts are discussed.
