The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament / Clayton N. Jefford.

Author/creator Jefford, Clayton N.
Format Book
Publication InfoPeabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 267 pages ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Apostolic Fathers.
Theology--History. --Early church, ca. 30-600.

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2006006413
ISBN156563425X (alk. paper)
ISBN9781565634251