Research Guides: Church History: Primary Sources

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The Documents of the Christian Church by Henry Bettenson (Editor); Chris Maunder (Editor)
Call Number: BR141 .D63 2011
ISBN: 9780199568987
Publication Date: 2011-11-15
An anthology of important texts in Christian history.
Ante-Nicene Fathers: Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325 by Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson, eds.
Call Number: BR60 A52; BR60 1994 (reprint)
Publication Date: 1994
English translations of early Church authors from the Apostolic Fathers to early third-century writings
Nicene and Post-Nicene fathers. First Series by Philip Schaff.
Call Number: BR60 .S4
Publication Date: 1886-1890.
This is a classic translation of select works by important early church fathers. The newer one, from 1994 by Hendrickson Publishers, is a reprint of the older one by Eerdmans.
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers. Second Series by Philip Schaff (Editor); Henry Wace (Editor)
Call Number: BR60 .S44
ISBN: 9780802881236
Publication Date: 1955-11-01
This is a continuation of the previous series. The Library has two sets. The newer one, from 1994 by Hendrickson Publishers, is a reprint of the older one by Eerdmans.
Fathers of the Church by Early Church Fathers
Call Number: BR60 F3
Publication Date: 1947-
Translations of Patristic writers. As of 7/2018, the library has v1-v.68. Search for the author you want, r.g., Apostolic Fathers, not the series.
Ancient Christian Writers: The works of the Fathers in Translation by Various
Call Number: BR60 A35
Publication Date: 1946-
These are translations with introductions of early Church writings. As of 7/2018, the library has 71 volumes.
Great books of the Western World by Robert Maynard Hutchins,
Call Number: AC1 .G7
Publication Date: 1952
A massive set of classic books includes the most influential works of literature, philosophy, and science, in the history of the West.

Sources Chretiennes
A series of original language reproductions and French translations of important early Christian works. The books also include introductions and notes in French.
The Fathers of the Church Mediaeval Continuation
These are works of theological significance from the middle ages in translation.
Library of Christian Classics
A series of important books from Christian history in translation. One part of the series that is of particular note is the translation of the Institutes of the Christian Religion.
Classics of the Radical Reformation
A series of important works by Anabaptist and Radical Reformation theologians.
The Scribner library
This series includes a number of influential religious and theological works from the 20th century.

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Church History: Primary Sources

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