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WHAT DOES APOSTOLIC FATHERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Apostolic Fathers

The Apostolic Fathers are a small number of Early Christian authors who lived and wrote in the second half of the 1st century and the first half of the 2nd century. They are acknowledged as leaders in the early church, although their writings were not included in the New Testament. They include Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna, the author of the Didache, and the author of the Shepherd of Hermas. The label "Apostolic Fathers" has been applied to them since the 17th century to indicate that they were thought of as being of the generation that had personal contact with the Twelve Apostles. Thus they provide a link between the Apostles—who had personal contact with Jesus—and the later generations of Church Fathers, which includes the Christian apologists, defenders of orthodoxy, and developers of doctrine.

Definition of Apostolic Fathers in the English dictionary

The definition of Apostolic Fathers in the dictionary is the Fathers of the early Church who immediately followed the Apostles.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APOSTOLIC FATHERS

Apostles´ Creed
apostleship
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apostolic
apostolic delegate
Apostolic See
Apostolic succession

WORDS THAT END LIKE APOSTOLIC FATHERS

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Pilgrim Fathers
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Synonyms and antonyms of Apostolic Fathers in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Apostolic Fathers» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

使徒父亲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Padres Apostólicos
570 millions of speakers

English

Apostolic Fathers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अपोस्टोलिक पिता
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الآباء الرسولي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Апостольские отцы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pais Apostólicos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এপস্টিক পিতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pères apostoliques
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bapa-bapa Apostolik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Apostolische Väter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ローマ教皇の父親
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사도 교부
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Para leluhure Apostolik
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Phụ tông đồ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திருத்தூதர் பிதாக்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अपोस्टोलिक वडील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Apostolik Babalar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Padri apostolici
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ojców apostolskich
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

апостольські отці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Părinți apostolici
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Αποστολικοί Πατέρες
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Apostoliese Vaders
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

apostoliska fäderna
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

apostoliske fedre
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APOSTOLIC FATHERS»

Discover the use of Apostolic Fathers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Apostolic Fathers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Apostolic Fathers
There are several kinds of texts in the Apostolic Fathers collection, representing different religious outlooks. The manual called the Didache sets forth precepts for religious instruction, worship, and ministry.
Bart D. Ehrman, 2003
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The Apostolic Fathers: Greek Texts and English Translations
A contemporary version of important early Christian texts that are not included in the New Testament. The translation, Greek texts, introduction, notes, and bibliographies are freshly revised.
Michael W. Holmes, 2007
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Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers
Letters and essays document the founding traditions, beliefs, and practices of the early church.
Andrew Louth, 1987
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Reading the Apostolic Fathers: A Student's Introduction
This work is easy to use and affordable yet offers a thorough overview for students and others approaching these writings for the first time. It explains the context and significance of each document and points to further reading.
Clayton N. Jefford, 2012
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Jesus Tradition in the Apostolic Fathers: Their Explicit ...
No full-scale study of Jesus tradition in the Apostolic Fathers has been published which takes into account the last four decades of new research into oral tradition in the wake of the pioneering work of Milman Parry and Albert Lord.
Stephen E. Young, 2011
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The Apostolic Fathers: An Essential Guide
The Apostolic Fathers: An Essential Guide explains the nature of the collected writings as they stand between the world of the New Testament and later Christian writers, focusing upon what the texts say about ancient Christian thinkers, ...
Clayton N. Jefford, 2005
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The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament
These works are important because their authors, Clement I, Hermas, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, and the author of the Epistle of Barnabas, were contemporaries of the biblical writers.
Clayton N. Jefford, 2006
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The Apostolic Fathers
"The Apostolic Fathers" includes the text in the original language and English translations of the following texts: The Epistles of Clement of Rome, The Epistles of St. Ignatius, The Epistle of St. Polycarp, The Martyrdom of St. Polycarp, ...
J. B. Lightfoot, 2007
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Trajectories Through the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers
The second volume, Trajectories through the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers , discusses broad theological, literary, and historical issues that arise in the comparative study of these texts, and which are of importance to the study ...
Andrew Gregory, Christopher Tuckett, 2007
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The Apostolic Fathers: an introduction
The Apostolic Fathers represents the best and latest in German-language scholarship on the Apostolic Fathers--now available in this exclusive English edition.
Wilhelm Pratscher, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APOSTOLIC FATHERS»

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The Apostolic Fathers : Greek texts and English translations (Updated ed.) (9–10). Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books. Here is what they wrote: «Gilmer Mirror, Jul 15»
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Americans Spend $12.7B on Father's Day 2015
Over the first five centuries, the Fathers of The Church was common speak, often termed as the Apostolic Fathers. Here, it was believe that one ... «Pulse, Jun 15»
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Forthcoming Books in 2015 You Should Know About!
He mines all the first- and second-century sources, including the New Testament Gospels and such apostolic fathers as Ignatius, Justin Martyr, ... «Patheos, Jun 15»
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7 Biblical Arguments Against 'Grave Soaking'
Also, many in this tradition have put the writings of the apostolic fathers (those leaders of the church who came after the first-century apostles) ... «Charisma News, Jun 15»
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Book Notice: Into the World of the New Testament
The final chapter uses excerpts from Marcion and the Apostolic Fathers to cover issues related to the canon. There is finally a helpful glossary ... «Patheos, Apr 15»
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Sundays With The Christianists: How Homeschooling Will Re …
If we read anything more than the Bible, I recommend a thorough study of the apostolic fathers who wrote between AD 80 and AD 150. «Wonkette, Feb 15»
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All Christians Rely on Tradition Rather than Scripture Alone
The doctrine was certainly held by Christian believers in the second century, especially by Apostolic Fathers such as Ignatius and Justin Martyr. «Aleteia, Jan 15»
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Terrorist turned eco-warrior Evan Pederick now taking on coal
“When you look at the scriptures and the apostolic fathers from 1500-1800 years ago, you realise God's commitment in this vision is to what ... «The Australian, Oct 14»
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Church Fathers: The Didache and the Epistle of Barnabas
One of the most important sources from the age of the Apostolic Fathers is “The Lord's Teaching through the Twelve Apostles to the Nations,” ... «Catholic Culture, Aug 14»
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Denim, Demons and Denominations
... one) liturgy, (usually Anglican) devotion to the saints, reverence for the writings of the Apostolic Fathers and lots of other “catholic” trappings. «Patheos, Aug 14»

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