The Apostolic Fathers and Paul, Todd D. Still, David E. Wilhite

Building on the work of Tertullian and Paul this volume continues a series of specially commissioned studies by leading voices in New Testament/Early Christianity and Patristics studies to consider how Paul was read, interpreted and received by the Church Fathers.

In this volume the use of Pauls writings is examined within the work of the Apostolic Fathers. Issue of influence, reception, theology and history are examined to show how Pauls work influenced the developing theology of the early Church. The literary style of Pauls output is also examined. The contributors to the volume represent leading lights in the study of the Apostolic Fathers, as well as respected names from the field of New Testament studies.