Originally printed in 1885, the
Ante-Nicene Fathers
library assembles the essential works of numerous early Christian thinkers. These volumes are noteworthy for their inclusion of entire texts, rather than mere fragments or excerpts. Furthermore, the translations are literal, providing both laymen and scholars with accurate approximations of the original texts. This volume contains works by Clement of Rome, Mathetes, Polycarp, Ignatius, Barnabas, Papias, and Justin Martyr. These writings were profoundly influential on the early Church, and for good reason, as they are both theologically fundamental and spiritually enriching. Accompanied by an abundance of insightful notes, the
provides new levels of understanding, marking it as an essential addition to any library.