Ante-Nicene Christian Library
The Ante-Nicene Fathers ranges from the Apostolic Fathers to various third and fourth century sources including the liturgies and ancient Syriac documents. It was intended to comprise translations into English of all the extant works of the Fathers (with the exception of the more bulky works of Origen) down to the date of the first General Council held at Nicaea in 325 A.D.
Volumes I-V
Volume I: The Apostolic Volume I: The Apostolic Fathers with Justin Martyr and IrenaeusVolume 1 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores the Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr and Irenaeus. Included as Clement of Rome, Polycarp, the numerous epistles of Ignatius, the Epistle of Barnabas and the Fragments of Papias.
Volume II: The Writings of Justin Martyr and AthenagorasVolume 2 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores the Fathers of the Second Centuryx. Included are the Pastor of Hermas, Tatian, Theophilus, Athenagoras and Clement of Alexandria.
Volume III: Latin Christianity: Its Founder, TertullianVolume 3 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores Latin Christianity and its founder, Tertullian, and his apologetic, anti-Marcion and ethical writings. The contents range from Tertullian’s Apology and discussion of the soul to his Five Books against Marcion and his writings on repentance, baptism, prayer, patience and martyrdom.
Volume IV: Fathers of the Third Century: Tertullian, Part Fourth: Minicius Felix, Commodian, Origen, Parts First and SecondVolume 4 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores the Fathers of the Third Century, including further writings of Tertullian, Minucius Felix, Commodian and Origen.
Volume V: Fathers of the Third Century: Hippolytus, Cyprian, Caius, Novatian, AppendixVolume 5 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores several Fathers of the Third Century. Included are Hippolytus, Cyprian, Caius and Novatian.
Volumes VI-X
Volume VI: Fathers of the Third Century: Gregory Thaumaturgus, Dionysius the Great, Julius Africanus, Anatolius and Minor Writers, Methodius, ArnobiusVolume 6 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores writings that were heavily influential on the early Church. Included are the Fathers of the Third Century: Gregory Thaumaturgus, Dionysius, Julius Africanus, Anatolius and Minor Writers, Archelaus, Alexander of Lycopolis, Peter of Alexandria, Alexander of Alexandria, Methodius and Arnobius.
Volume VII: The Five Books of Quintus Sept. Flor. Tertullianus against MarcionVolume 7 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores the Fathers of the Third and Fourth Century, Lactantius, Venantius, Asterius, Victorinus, Dionysius; as well as Apostolic Teaching and Constitutions, Homily and Liturgies.
Volume VIII: Fathers of the Third and Fourth Centuries: The Twelve Patriarchs, Excerpts and Epistles, the Clementina, Apocrypha, Decretals, Memoirs of Edessa and Syriac Documents, Remains of First AgesVolume 8 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores The Twelve Patriarchs, Excerpts and Epistles, The Clementia, Apocrypha, Decretals, Memoirs of Edessa and Syriac Documents and Remains of the First Ages
Volume IX: Biographical SynopsisVolume 9 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume explores recently discovered additions to Early Christian literature. These include the Gospel and Apocalypse of Peter; the Diatessaron of Tatian; the Vision of Paul; the Apocalypses of the Virgin and Sedrach; the Testament of Abraham; the Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena; the Narrative of Zosimus; the Epistles of Clement; the Apology of Aristides; the Passion of the Sicilian Martyrs and the Commentaries of Origen.
Volume X: Allan Mezies, ed.Volume 10 of a 10 volume compilation of dozens of lesser known religious works from the early centuries of the Christian church, this volume contains the bibliographies and indices for the entire series.
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