The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers: The Earliest Teachings After the New Testament

What if the Church’s first generation after the apostles had left behind spiritual blueprints for us today?

The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers delivers a compelling collection of texts from Christianity’s earliest leaders—modernized for today’s listener.

These voices bridge the gap between Scripture and the Church’s rise, preserving firsthand wisdom, doctrine, and devotion from those who knew the apostles or followed them directly.

What you’ll discover inside:

• 1 & 2 Clement – Deep calls for humility, forgiveness, and church unity

• Seven Epistles of Ignatius – Fierce, intimate letters defending Jesus’s divinity and the authority of the bishop

• The Didache – Practical instructions on baptism, fasting, prayer, and Eucharist from one of the oldest Christian handbooks

• Epistle of Barnabas – Early theological exploration of Old Testament symbolism and Christian identity

• Polycarp’s Letters & Martyrdom Account – Stories of devotion, courage, and sacrifice from a disciple of John

• The Shepherd of Hermas – Visionary allegories on repentance, angels, and end-time preparation

Whether you’re seeking the lost voices of the early Church or inspiration for your spiritual life, this audiobook opens a portal to ancient truth.

Let the voices of the Apostolic Fathers guide you back to the faith’s first foundation.

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Release date

Audiobook: 16 July 2025