The Apostolic Fathers A New Translation and Commentary Volume V: Polycarp Martyrdom of Polycarp Fragments of Papias

The early Christian Church and the men who were most influential during the formative years have a profound relevance to the contemporary structure of the Church. The Apostolic Fathers: A Translation and Commentary provides a modern translation and commentary on the writings of these men indispensable source material for the student of Church history. This volume one of six includes a translation of and commentary on the Letter to the Philippians of Polycarp of Smyrna The Martyrdom of Polycarp and Fragments of Papias.