The Apostolic Fathers is a collection of texts from some of the earliest leaders of the Christian Church, including Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna. The texts offer insights into the beliefs and practices of the early Church, as well as the theological debates of the time. This revised edition includes a new introduction, notes on the text of the Apostolic Fathers, and indices of scripture references and Greek terms. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.