The Apostolic Fathers
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The following are the immediate disciples of the Apostles
St. Polycarp of Smyrna ( Died 155), disciple of St. John the Evangelist
Personal
Received a visit and letter from Ignatius
Represented the Church of Asia Minor in meetings with Pope Anicetus
Dating of Easter
A teacher of Irenaeus
Knew John the Evangelist and other apostles
Was a disciple of John the Evangelist
Place and dates
69-155
Writings
Polycarp to the Philipians
Martyrdom of Polycarp (about him)
St. Papias of Hierapolis, disciple of St. John and companion of St. Polycarp
Personal
Contemporary of Polycarp
Knew of a collection of the "sayings of the Lord" to have been written in Aramaic or Hebrew by Matthew
Place and dates
(Phrygia) 120?
Writings
Five Books of Exegeses of the Dominical Oracles:
Quoted by Irenaeus
Witness to the existence of Jewish Christianity
Ignatius of Antioch, St.
Personal
Martyr for the faith
Disciple of John the Evangelist
Condemned to die by wild beasts in Rome
Brought from Antioch to Rome and wrote seven letters to churches and individuals along the way
Place and dates
d. 110
Writings
Letter to Ephesians
Letter to Magnesians
Letter to Tralles
Letter to Philadelphians
Letter to Smyrnans
Letter to Polycarp of Smryna
Letter to Romans
These contain warnings against heretical doctrines; contain detailed summaries of doctrines; and a picture of Church organization
with bishops, presbyters (elders) and deacons
First to stress Virgin Birth and to use the term "catholic church"
Clement I, St. (Clement of Rome)
Personal
Third successor of St. Peter as Pope
Place and dates
r. 92 - 101
Writings
I Clement or Letter to the Corinthians (c. 96): earliest piece of literature outside the NT historically attested; addressed disputes
in the Church at Corinth;
II Clement (a sermon)(c. 140): Clementine authorship disputed
St. Barnabas
Personal
Surname of Joseph, a member of the early Christian church in Jerusalem (Acts 4:36)
Companion of Paul
Did missionary work with Mark (Acts 15:39)
Place and dates
c. 130
Writings
Letter of Barnabas
Allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament
St. Polycarp of Smyrna ( Died 155), disciple of St. John the Evangelist
Personal
Received a visit and letter from Ignatius
Represented the Church of Asia Minor in meetings with Pope Anicetus
Dating of Easter
A teacher of Irenaeus
Knew John the Evangelist and other apostles
Was a disciple of John the Evangelist
Place and dates
69-155
Writings
Polycarp to the Philipians
Martyrdom of Polycarp (about him)
St. Papias of Hierapolis, disciple of St. John and companion of St. Polycarp
Personal
Contemporary of Polycarp
Knew of a collection of the "sayings of the Lord" to have been written in Aramaic or Hebrew by Matthew
Place and dates
(Phrygia) 120?
Writings
Five Books of Exegeses of the Dominical Oracles:
Quoted by Irenaeus
Witness to the existence of Jewish Christianity
Ignatius of Antioch, St.
Personal
Martyr for the faith
Disciple of John the Evangelist
Condemned to die by wild beasts in Rome
Brought from Antioch to Rome and wrote seven letters to churches and individuals along the way
Place and dates
d. 110
Writings
Letter to Ephesians
Letter to Magnesians
Letter to Tralles
Letter to Philadelphians
Letter to Smyrnans
Letter to Polycarp of Smryna
Letter to Romans
These contain warnings against heretical doctrines; contain detailed summaries of doctrines; and a picture of Church organization
with bishops, presbyters (elders) and deacons
First to stress Virgin Birth and to use the term "catholic church"
Clement I, St. (Clement of Rome)
Personal
Third successor of St. Peter as Pope
Place and dates
r. 92 - 101
Writings
I Clement or Letter to the Corinthians (c. 96): earliest piece of literature outside the NT historically attested; addressed disputes
in the Church at Corinth;
II Clement (a sermon)(c. 140): Clementine authorship disputed
St. Barnabas
Personal
Surname of Joseph, a member of the early Christian church in Jerusalem (Acts 4:36)
Companion of Paul
Did missionary work with Mark (Acts 15:39)
Place and dates
c. 130
Writings
Letter of Barnabas
Allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament