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The Cambridge History of Early Christian Literature

Series The Cambridge History of Early Christian Literature, Volume 1

Edited by Frances M. Young, Lewis Ayres and Andrew Louth

Publication Date 2004

Hardback ISBN-10
0521460832

Hardback ISBN-13
9780521460835

Digital Object Identifier (DOI) 10.1017/CHOL9780521460835

Overview

The writings of the Church Fathers form a distinct body of literature that shaped the early church and built upon the doctrinal foundations of Christianity established within the New Testament. Christian literature in the period c. 100-c. 400 constitutes one of the most influential textual oeuvres of any religion. Written mainly in Greek, Latin and Syriac, Patristic literature emanated from all parts of the early Christian world and helped to extend its boundaries. The History offers a systematic account of that literature and its setting. The works of individual writers in shaping the various genres of Christian literature is considered, alongside three general essays, covering distinct periods in the development of Christian literature, which survey the social, cultural and doctrinal context within which Christian literature arose and was used by Christians. This is a landmark reference book for scholars and students alike.

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Frontmatter

The Beginnings: The New Testament to Irenaeus: Literary Guide

The Beginnings: The New Testament to Irenaeus: Context and Interpretation

The Third Century: A Literary Guide

The Third Century: Context and Interpretation

Foundation of a New Culture: From Diocletian to Cyril: A Literary Guide

Foundation of a New Culture: From Diocletian to Cyril: Context and Interpretation

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