The Didache illuminates how early Christians taught, quoted, and prayed the words of Jesus, sharpening how textual critics assess Gospel transmission.
The Didache and Its Implications for New Testament Textual Studies
The Apostolic Fathers and Their Impact on New Testament Textual Criticism
The Apostolic Fathers function as early indirect witnesses whose citations and allusions corroborate and sometimes illuminate New Testament textual variants.
How Quotations in the Apostolic Fathers Support the Greek Text
The apostolic fathers, used with strict controls, provide early Greek attestations that confirm the New Testament’s authority, circulation, and many stable readings.
The Emergence of Christianity and the Expansion of the Gospel
How prophecy, history, and apostolic witness launched Christianity and spread the Gospel across the Roman world under Jehovah’s sovereign plan.
Early Citations of the Gospels by the Apostolic Fathers: Establishing the Early Authority and Circulation of the Evangelical Texts
Early Christian writers like Clement, Ignatius, and Polycarp confirm the authority and early circulation of the four canonical Gospels.
Dionysius of Corinth was the Overseer of Corinth in about 171 A.D.
Dionysius of Corinth, also known as Saint Dionysius, was the bishop of Corinth in about the year 171.
EARLY CHRISTIANITY: Were the Apostolic Fathers Truly Apostolic?
Being apostolic would mean that they retained the teachings of the apostle. Even Today, with all of the manuscripts and historical evidence, it is still difficult to determine just how closely the teachings of the Apostolic Fathers resembled to or agreed with Jesus’ teachings. The objective of these men was undoubtedly altruistic (noble), seeking to protect or support (make known) a certain orthodox Christianity. They denounced idolatry and loose morals. They believed that Jesus is the divine Son of God and that he was resurrected. However, they were not able to hold back the growing wave of apostasy. Sadly, being honest, some of them contributed to it.
EARLY CHRISTIANITY: The Apostolic Fathers
Between A.D. 95 and about 165, a number of works were written by men who had known the apostles and the apostolic doctrine; they are known as the Apostolic Fathers.
Clement of Rome (d. A.D. 100) – Apostolic Father
Explore Clement's role in shaping early Christian doctrine and leadership.
PAPIAS (c. 60-135 A.D.) and the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
Discover Papias's insights on the origins of Matthew and Mark. His early testimony shapes our understanding of the Gospels.
