Introduction: how to talk about the Apostolic Fathers?
Finding a time and place for the texts
The authority of texts and traditions
Codes of conduct and Christian thinking
Imagery of the New testament faith
The question of Christians as Jews
The question of Christians as citizens
How persons and places influence history
Conclusion: the significance of the Apostolic Fathers for New Testament study.
The Apostolic Fathers and the New Testament by Clayton N. Jefford. ISBN 9781565634251. Published by Hendrickson in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.