Ante-Nicene Church Fathers: Volume 9: Recently Discovered Additions to Early Christian Literature; Gospel of Peter, Diatessaron, Testament of Abraham, ... of Clement, Origen and Miscellaneous Works

Gospel of Peter, Diatessaron, Testament of Abraham, Epistles of Clement, Origen and Miscellaneous WorksVolume IX of The Ante-Nicene Fathers brings together a wide range of early Christian writings, many of them fragmentary or preserved in later copies, that illustrate the life and thought of the Church before the Council of Nicaea.This volume contains:The Gospel of Peter – a Passion and Resurrection narrative known in a few early churches.The Diatessaron of Tatian – an early harmony of the four canonical Gospels.Apocalyptic and visionary texts – including the Apocalypse of Peter, the Vision of Paul, the Apocalypses of the Virgin and Sedrach, and the Testament of Abraham.The Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena and The Narrative of Zosimus – examples of early Christian storytelling.The Apology of Aristides – one of the earliest defenses of the Christian faith.The Epistles of Clement (complete text) – pastoral letters from one of the earliest bishops of Rome.Commentaries by Origen – including Books I–X of his Commentary on John, and Books I, II, and X–XIV of his Commentary on Matthew.These writings reveal how the earliest generations of Christians understood the Gospel, defended their beliefs, and reflected on the meaning of Scripture, salvation, and the life to come.The Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume IX is an important resource for anyone studying early Christianity, patristic literature, and the growth of the Church before the age of the ecumenical councils. Read more