num_pages: 289
description: The Fathers of the Church, first published a decade ago, has become the standard popular introduction to the great teachers of early Christianity. Now, this new edition presents more material from more of the Fathers -- including authors from little-known traditions of Egypt, East Syria, North Africa, and the lands that make up modern Iran and Iraq. Also new with this edition is a section on selected "Mothers of the Church," holy women from Christian antiquity.This expanded edition features full references and citations, a topical index, detailed bibliography, and ancient texts available in English for the first time in more than a century.The Fathers of the Church is an excellent place to pass on those same teachings and traditions -- long established as an indispensable reference tool for clergy, seminarians, RCIA candidates, and lay Catholics who want to strive to live up to the "Faith of Our Fathers."
language: English
title: The Fathers of the Church: An Introduction to the First Christian Teachers
titlecomplete: The Fathers of the Church: An Introduction to the First Christian Teachers
genres: Christian, Spirituality, History, Philosophy, Religion, Theology, Church History, Catholic, Nonfiction, Christianity
ratings_count: 291
publisher: Our Sunday Visitor