The Fathers Know Best introduces you to the teachings of the first Christians in a way no other work can. It is specially designed to make it easy for you to find the information you want and need. Amazing features in this fact-packed book include:

- More than 900 quotations from the writings of the early Church Fathers, as well as from rare and important documents dating back to the dawn of Christian history.

- Mini-biographies of nearly 100 Fathers, as well as descriptions of dozens of key early councils and writings.

- A concise history of the dramatic spread of Christianity after Jesus told his disciples to evangelize all nations.

- Special maps showing you where the Fathers lived, including many little-known and long-vanished locations.

- A guide to nearly 30 ancient heresies, many of which have returned to haunt the modern world.

- The Fathers' teaching on nearly 50 topics, including modern hot-button issues like abortion, homosexuality, and divorce.