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The Martyrdom of Polycarp

J. B. Lightfoot

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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: martyrdom-polycarp · edition: martyrdom-polycarp-lightfoot. Reviewed 14 September 2026.

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  1. MartPol. Prologue · Translated text
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  24. Translator and historical edition notes · Edition commentary