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The Sayings of Jesus in the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles

By: Clayton N. Jefford

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The Sayings of Jesus in the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles

By: Clayton N. Jefford

Preliminary material -- INTRODUCTION -- REVIEW OF TEXTS -- RELATED INVESTIGATIONS -- APPENDIX A: Q 13:23-24 (MATT 7:13-14/LUKE 13:23-24) -- APPENDIX B: TABLE OF SOURCES FOR THE DIDACHE -- SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX OF TEXTS -- INDEX OF AUTHORS -- GENERAL INDEX.

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The Apostolic Fathers

An Essential Guide

By: Prof. Clayton N. Jefford

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The Apostolic Fathers

An Essential Guide

By: Prof. Clayton N. Jefford

The Apostolic Fathers is a collection of early Christian writings from the late first and early second centuries, traditionally considered to have been written by those connected with the Apostles, and therefore reflecting authentic Apostolic teaching. These writings include 1 Clement, 2 Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Didache, Barnabas, Papias, Hermas, Martyrdom of Polycarp, Diognetus, and Quadratus. Considering their historical context, the Apostolic Fathers bear directly on the study of the New Testament, the development of the early Church, and the history of Christian theology. The Apostolic Fathers: An Essential Guide will explain the nature of the collected writings as they stand between the world of the New Testament and later Christian writers, focusing upon what the texts say about ancient Christian thinkers, early church developments, and the evolution of theological ideas prior to the great ecumenical councils.Chapter Outline:*Chapter 1: The Collected Writings*Chapter 2: People and Places*Chapter 3: Connections to Scripture*Chapter 4: Theological Ideas*Chapter 5: Structures of the Ancient Church *Chapter 6: Roots of the Patristic Tradition Here is a long awaited volume that treats in a concise and readable format a body of literature too often neglected, but absolutely essential to our understanding of Christian origins. Clayton Jefford brings unrivaled expertise to this task and serves as a sensitive and insightful guide to these texts, offering an introduction that will serve the needs of the beginning student and the seasoned expert alike. It is sure to be at the top of the reading list for anyone interested in this important topic. Stephen J. Patterson Eden Theological Seminary St. Louis “The author’s goal—a simple and sensible first introduction to the ideas and beliefs of the Apostolic Fathers—is fully realized as he organizes his survey of these intriguing ancient Christian writers according to topics—including scripture, theology, and church structure—of continuing contemporary interest. A reliable guide for students and study groups.” Michael Holmes Bethel University St. Paul, Minnesota Clayton N. Jefford is Professor of Scripture at Saint Meinrad School of Theolgy and is the Secretary-Treasurer of the North American Patristics Society. He has written and edited six volumes and is best known for his research in the fields of the Didache and the Apostolic Fathers.

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1426764154

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The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament

By: Clayton N. Jefford

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The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament

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The apostolic fathers were authors of nonbiblical church writings of the first and early second centuries. These works are important because their authors, Clement I, Hermas, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, and the author of the Epistle of Barnabas, were contemporaries of the biblical writers. Expressing pastoral concern, their writings are similar in style to the New Testament. Some of their writings, in fact, were venerated as Scripture before the official canon was decided. The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament provides a comparison of the apostolic fathers and the New Testament that is at once comprehensive and accessible. What genres (letters, miracle stories, etc.) appear in what ways? What apostolic fathers seem to reflect which passages in the New Testament? What themes appear in both bodies of literature? How did the apostolic fathers adopt and adapt images from the New Testament? How do the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers contribute to our understanding of how early Christians understood themselves in relation to the mother faith of Judaism? Any attempt to compare the Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament faces the difficulty that each set of writings represents diverse authors and historical contexts within the early church. As a result, scholars who work in the field have typically restricted their research to individual authors and writings. Thus, it has been difficult to come to any general observations about the larger corpus. After carefully examining images, themes, and concepts found in the New Testament and the apostolic fathers, Jefford posits some general observations and insights about the beliefs of the early church.

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1441241779

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Reading the Apostolic Fathers

A Student's Introduction

By: Clayton N. Jefford

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Reading the Apostolic Fathers

A Student's Introduction

By: Clayton N. Jefford

The Apostolic Fathers is a critically important collections of texts for studying the first century of Christian history. Here a leading expert on the Apostolic Fathers offers an accessible, up-to-date introduction and companion to these diverse and fascinating writings. This work is easy to use and affordable yet offers a thorough overview for students and others approaching these writings for the first time. It explains the context and significance of each document and points to further reading. This new edition of a well-received text has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on the fragments of Papias.

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1441240373

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Savior on the Silver Screen

By: Richard C. Stern,Clayton N. Jefford,Guerric DeBona

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Savior on the Silver Screen

By: Richard C. Stern,Clayton N. Jefford,Guerric DeBona

Savior on the Silver Screen examines nine movies about the life of Jesus - ranging from the traditional to the provocativeand explores how the image of Jesus in each reflects the time and culture in which the film was produced. The selections encompass silent, foreign, epic, and musical films. Both entertaining and insightful, Savior on the Silver Screen is structured for easy use in classroom, small group, and individual settings and includes rental information and practical tips for using the book. For each film there is an introduction, pre-viewing and post-viewing questions, and a discussion of its major features. -- Provided by publisher.

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0809138557

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The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament

By: Clayton N. Jefford

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The Apostolic Fathers

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The Sayings of Jesus in the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles

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The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament

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Reading the Apostolic Fathers

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Savior on the Silver Screen

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The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament

The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament

The Apostolic Fathers

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