Early church writings

Letters, apologies, sermons, and treatises of the early church, in the original Greek or Latin beside a Claude translation. Every passage shows the edition and column it comes from and a footnote you can copy.

Authors

Athenagorasfl. ca. 175–180 · Athens
Clement of Alexandriafl. ca. 190–215 · Alexandria
Clement of Romefl. ca. 95 · Rome
Cyprian of Carthageca. 200 – 258 · Carthage
Eusebius of Caesareaca. 260 – 339 · Caesarea (Palestine)
Hermasfl. ca. 100–150 · Rome
Hippolytus of Romefl. ca. 200–235 · Rome
Ignatius of Antiochd. ca. 110 · Antioch
Justin Martyrca. 100 – ca. 165 · Rome
Lactantiusca. 250 – ca. 325 · Nicomedia
Methodius of Olympusd. ca. 311 · Olympus (Lycia)
Minucius Felixfl. early third century · Rome
Novatianfl. ca. 240–258 · Rome
Origenca. 185 – ca. 253 · Caesarea (Palestine)
Polycarp of Smyrnaca. 69 – ca. 156 · Smyrna
Tatianfl. ca. 150–175 · Rome
Tertullianfl. ca. 197–220 · Carthage
Theophilus of Antiochfl. ca. 169–185 · Antioch

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Works

DidacheAnonymous · ca. 50–150 (often ca. 100)
1 ClementClement of Rome · ca. 95–97 (range ca. 70–100)
Epistle of BarnabasAnonymous · ca. 70–135 (often ca. 130)
Shepherd of Hermas: MandatesHermas · ca. 100–150
Shepherd of Hermas: SimilitudesHermas · ca. 100–150
Shepherd of Hermas: VisionsHermas · ca. 100–150
2 ClementAnonymous · ca. 100–150
To PolycarpIgnatius of Antioch · ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
To the EphesiansIgnatius of Antioch · ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
To the MagnesiansIgnatius of Antioch · ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
To the PhiladelphiansIgnatius of Antioch · ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
To the RomansIgnatius of Antioch · ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
To the SmyrnaeansIgnatius of Antioch · ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
To the TralliansIgnatius of Antioch · ca. 110 (range ca. 105–135)
To the PhilippiansPolycarp of Smyrna · ca. 110–135
To DiognetusAnonymous · ca. 150–200 (disputed)
First ApologyJustin Martyr · ca. 150–155
Second ApologyJustin Martyr · ca. 150–160
Dialogue with TryphoJustin Martyr · ca. 155–160
Martyrdom of PolycarpAnonymous · ca. 156–160
Oration to the GreeksTatian · ca. 165–172
To AutolycusTheophilus of Antioch · ca. 180–185
A Plea for the ChristiansAthenagoras · ca. 176–180
On the Resurrection of the DeadAthenagoras · ca. 177–180 (if by Athenagoras)
Exhortation to the GreeksClement of Alexandria · ca. 190–200
The InstructorClement of Alexandria · ca. 190–200
Excerpts from TheodotusClement of Alexandria · ca. 200
Prophetic ExtractsClement of Alexandria · ca. 200
Who Is the Rich Man That Is Saved?Clement of Alexandria · ca. 190–210
MiscellaniesClement of Alexandria · ca. 198–203
On IdolatryTertullian · ca. 196–211
Against the JewsTertullian · ca. 197–207 · translation in progress
OctaviusMinucius Felix · ca. 197–250
On the Dress of WomenTertullian · ca. 197–206 · translation in progress
On the ShowsTertullian · ca. 197–202
The Testimony of the SoulTertullian · ca. 197–198
To the MartyrsTertullian · ca. 197
To the NationsTertullian · 197
On BaptismTertullian · ca. 198–206
On PatienceTertullian · ca. 198–206
On PrayerTertullian · ca. 198–206
On RepentanceTertullian · ca. 198–206
To His WifeTertullian · ca. 200–206 · translation in progress
Against HermogenesTertullian · ca. 200–206 · translation in progress
Prescription against HereticsTertullian · ca. 203
Antidote for the Scorpion's StingTertullian · ca. 211–213 · translation in progress
Exhortation to ChastityTertullian · ca. 208 · translation in progress
On the PalliumTertullian · ca. 205–211 · translation in progress
Against the ValentiniansTertullian · ca. 206–208 · translation in progress
On the Flesh of ChristTertullian · ca. 206–211 · translation in progress
Against MarcionTertullian · 207/208 (third edition, completed later)
On the Veiling of VirginsTertullian · ca. 208–213 · translation in progress
On Fasting, against the PsychicsTertullian · ca. 210–220 · translation in progress
On Flight in PersecutionTertullian · ca. 208–213 · translation in progress
On ModestyTertullian · ca. 210–220 · translation in progress
On MonogamyTertullian · ca. 210–217 · translation in progress
On the Resurrection of the FleshTertullian · ca. 208–212 · translation in progress
On the SoulTertullian · ca. 210 · translation in progress
Against PraxeasTertullian · ca. 213 or later
On the CrownTertullian · 211 · translation in progress
To ScapulaTertullian · 212
Refutation of All HeresiesHippolytus of Rome · ca. 222–235
Commentary on the Gospel of JohnOrigen · ca. 230–248 · translation in progress
On PrayerOrigen · ca. 233–234
Exhortation to MartyrdomOrigen · 235
Homilies on JeremiahOrigen · ca. 240 · translation in progress
On the Witch of Endor (Homily on 1 Samuel 28)Origen · ca. 240 · translation in progress
On the TrinityNovatian · ca. 240–250
Against CelsusOrigen · ca. 248
That Idols Are Not GodsCyprian of Carthage · ca. 246–250, if by Cyprian · translation in progress
To DonatusCyprian of Carthage · ca. 246
To Quirinus: Three Books of TestimoniesCyprian of Carthage · ca. 248–250 (book 3 perhaps later) · translation in progress
LettersCyprian of Carthage · 249/250–258 · translation in progress
On the Dress of VirginsCyprian of Carthage · ca. 249 · translation in progress
On the Lord's PrayerCyprian of Carthage · ca. 252
On the LapsedCyprian of Carthage · 251
On the Unity of the Catholic ChurchCyprian of Carthage · 251
On Jealousy and EnvyCyprian of Carthage · ca. 256 · translation in progress
On MortalityCyprian of Carthage · 252–253 · translation in progress
On Works and AlmsgivingCyprian of Carthage · ca. 253 · translation in progress
To DemetrianCyprian of Carthage · 252–253 · translation in progress
To Fortunatus: Exhortation to MartyrdomCyprian of Carthage · 253 or 257 · translation in progress
On the Good of PatienceCyprian of Carthage · 256 · translation in progress
The Opinions of the Eighty-Seven Bishops (Council of Carthage, 256)Cyprian of Carthage · 1 September 256 · translation in progress
Symposium (The Banquet of the Ten Virgins)Methodius of Olympus · late 3rd century · translation in progress
Church HistoryEusebius of Caesarea · ca. 300–325 · translation in progress
On the Workmanship of GodLactantius · ca. 303–305 · translation in progress
On the Anger of GodLactantius · ca. 313–314 · translation in progress
Epitome of the Divine InstitutesLactantius · ca. 314–320 · translation in progress
On the Deaths of the PersecutorsLactantius · ca. 314–315 · translation in progress

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By Bible book

Genesis1200 references
Exodus574 references
Leviticus151 references
Numbers131 references
Deuteronomy422 references
Joshua [Vulgate: Josue]53 references
Judges34 references
Ruth1 reference
1 Samuel [LXX: 1 Kingdoms; Vulgate: 1 Kings]75 references
2 Samuel [LXX: 2 Kingdoms; Vulgate: 2 Kings]24 references
1 Kings [LXX: 3 Kingdoms; Vulgate: 3 Kings]73 references
2 Kings [LXX: 4 Kingdoms; Vulgate: 4 Kings]69 references
1 Chronicles [LXX: 1 Paralipomenon; Vulgate: 1 Paralipomenon]11 references
2 Chronicles [LXX: 2 Paralipomenon; Vulgate: 2 Paralipomenon]4 references
Ezra [LXX: 2 Esdras (with Nehemiah); Vulgate: 1 Esdras]10 references
Nehemiah [LXX: 2 Esdras (with Ezra); Vulgate: 2 Esdras]2 references
Esther9 references
Job97 references
Psalms1305 references
Proverbs363 references
Ecclesiastes17 references
Song of Songs [also Song of Solomon; Vulgate: Canticle of Canticles]8 references
Isaiah [Vulgate: Isaias]1305 references
Jeremiah [Vulgate: Jeremias]227 references
Lamentations12 references
Ezekiel [Vulgate: Ezechiel]144 references
Daniel149 references
Hosea [Vulgate: Osee]51 references
Joel25 references
Amos43 references
Jonah [Vulgate: Jonas]39 references
Micah [Vulgate: Micheas]33 references
Nahum3 references
Habakkuk [Vulgate: Habacuc]16 references
Zephaniah [Vulgate: Sophonias]6 references
Haggai [Vulgate: Aggeus]6 references
Zechariah [Vulgate: Zacharias]72 references
Malachi [Vulgate: Malachias]59 references
Matthew2003 references
Mark232 references
Luke941 references
John1095 references
Acts276 references
Romans737 references
1 Corinthians1146 references
2 Corinthians325 references
Galatians300 references
Ephesians407 references
Philippians166 references
Colossians240 references
1 Thessalonians90 references
2 Thessalonians41 references
1 Timothy202 references
2 Timothy78 references
Titus63 references
Philemon2 references
Hebrews330 references
James67 references
1 Peter203 references
2 Peter38 references
1 John114 references
2 John4 references
Jude23 references
Revelation [Vulgate: Apocalypse]135 references

By topic

Baptism255 passages
Christology1180 passages
Church office266 passages
Divorce21 passages
Eschatology626 passages
Ethics1422 passages
Eucharist92 passages
Fasting89 passages
Heresy1622 passages
Marriage228 passages
Martyrdom330 passages
Persecution263 passages
Prayer514 passages
Remarriage22 passages
Scripture and canon857 passages
Trinity191 passages