Paulist Press: Ancient Christian Writers presents the major works of the earliest Christian theologians from the late-biblical and patristic periods, from which the development of later Christian doctrine stems. The most important texts of early Christianity and seminal works from the church’s most influential theologians are included, many of which in their first or only English translations. The collection contains letters, biblical commentaries, theological treatises, works of philosophy, and martyrdom narratives, all selected for their central importance to Christian thought and prepared with the needs of students and researchers in mind.