Books by Otto Bardenhewer

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This monumental five-volume history of early Christian literature, published between 1902 and 1932 by Munich professor Otto Bardenhewer (1851-1935), was acclaimed for its thoroughness, clarity and sound judgment, and remains a standard work of reference. Volume 1 focuses on the second century, from the Didache to Ignatius of Antioch.