Gentle Reader,

Apostolic Fathers: Church leaders who served in the first generation following the death of the Apostles. Includes: Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, Marcion, Justin Martyr, Ireneaus of Lyons, Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian.

Related Concepts and/or Examples

Didache – written teaching from this era

Shepherd of Hermas – also from this era

Church History 101 – easy-to-follow exploration

Life of Justin Martyr – brief biographical information

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