The Early Christians In Their Own Words Author:Tertullian Tertullian, Hermas Hermas, Justin Justin, Ignatius Ignatius, Polycarp Polycarp, Irenaeus Irenaeus, Origen Origen, Clement of Alexandria Clement of Alexandria In these firsthand accounts of the early church, the spirit of Pentecost burns with prophetic force through the fog enveloping the modern church. A clear and vibrant faith lives on in these writings, providing a guide for Christians today. Its stark simplicity and revolutionary fervor will stun those lulled by conventional Christianity. The Earl... more »y Christians is a topically arranged collection of primary sources. It includes extra-biblical sayings of Jesus and excerpts from Origen, Tertullian, Polycarp, Clement of Alexandria, Justin, Irenaeus, Hermas, Ignatius, and others. Equally revealing material from pagan contemporaries ? critics, detractors, and persecutors ? is included as well.« less