Reading the Apostolic Fathers provides a succinct but comprehensive introduction to christian literature of the 'sub-apostolic' age. It provides the basic background information needed to read these texts intelligently and provides bibliographical aids for further study. The work will be of special interest to students beginning their study of the history of early Christianity. Unlock the writings of the apostolic fathers with this lucid introduction to their writings. You'll gain priceless insight into early Christianity from these discussions of key issues. Numerous charts, maps, and diagrams help you grasp the general content and unique facts about each document. Includes a list of all the relevant literature.