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This volume collects the genuine epistles attributed to the Apostolic Fathers, offering invaluable insights into the formative period of Christianity. Included are the writings of Clement of Rome, Polycarp of Smyrna, Ignatius of Antioch, and Hermas. These texts, composed in the late first and early second centuries, provide a direct connection to the apostles and their immediate successors. This edition, featuring the translation of William Wake, presents these foundational documents in accessible language, suitable for both scholarly study and general readers interested in the roots of Christian faith and practice. Explore the ethical teachings, theological reflections, and historical context of these pivotal figures in the early Church. "The Genuine Epistles of the Apostolical Fathers" remains a vital resource for understanding the development of Christian doctrine and the lives of early believers. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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 k