Reliquiae Sacrae

This is a collection of fragments and excerpts from early Christian writings of the 2nd and 3rd centuries, many of which were previously unknown or lost. The collection, edited by Martin Joseph Routh (1755-1854), also includes synodical and canonical letters from the early church, as well as a detailed introduction on the history of the texts and their significance for the study of early Christianity. The book is an important resource for scholars of ancient Christianity and patristic literature.

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