Apostolic Fathers and Their Works
Famous Apostolic Fathers include St. Clement of Rome (fl. 96), St. Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna. In addition, the Didache and Shepherd of Hermas are usually placed among the writings of the Apostolic Fathers although their authors are unknown.
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