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Published between 1833 and 1841, the 90 Tracts were written by various members of "The Oxford Movement". They cover various aspects of Anglo-Catholic doctrine and other theological matters. The lead was taken by John Henry Newman (who made the largest contribution), but several other churchmen associated with Oxford University were also involved, among them John Keble, Hurrell Froude, and Edward Pusey. Among the newly written tracts were also re-prints of works from previous generations. The Tracts are of various lengths, ranging from a few pages to book-length works. The format and cheap ...

Ignatius of Antioch, on his journey toward martyrdom, composed powerful letters to various churches—including the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, and Smyrnaeans—along with a poignant message to Polycarp. As a staunch advocate for the Episcopal model of church governance, which emerged in the late first or early second century, Ignatius passionately defended his beliefs. Eager to emulate the sacrifice of his Savior, he famously declared to the Roman church I am Gods wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ]. (...

The Apostolic Fathers are the Christian writers from the first and second centuries who are thought to have been disciples of the Apostles or to have been so directly influenced by the Apostles that their writings are considered echoes of genuine Apostolic teaching. Their writings form a link of tradition that binds these writings to those of the New Testament. Chief among the apostolic fathers are the three first-century Bishops: St. Clement of Rome, St. Ignatius of Antioch, and St. Polycarp of Smyrna, who were disciples of St. Peter and St. John.