The Epistle to Diognetus

J. B. Lightfoot

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Edition / translator: J. B. Lightfoot, The Apostolic Fathers. CCEL transcription identifies Baker Book House, 1956 reprint, and marks the text Public Domain.
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Work: diognetus · edition: diognetus-lightfoot. Reviewed 14 September 2026.

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The Epistle to Diognetus

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