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Apostolic Fathers and Times
 Who exactly were the Apostolic Fathers? Why were they given that name? Most important, what windows into the shaping of Christianity's canon, church hierarchy, and creed are opened for us with an understanding of works that include the letters of 1 Clement or Ignatius, the Didache of the Apostles, or the Letter to Diognetus? In this section of the SourceBook we try to present various articles, documents, etc. about the Apostolic Fathers and Apostolic Times. As we come across more it wil be posted here. Hopefully the following information is usefull to you in getting to know the Apostolic Fathers and their contributions to Christianity.
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 | Joseph of Arimathea
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Joseph of Arimathea , according to history was a well-to-do man. He owned mines in Britain and a fleet of shipping vessels. Some historians claim that Joseph was the uncle of Jesus and often took him to Britain. Tradition says Joseph brought the “Holy Grail” to Glastonbury and there he established a religious community. He planted his staff on the Glastonbury grounds and there; is a thorn bush said to be in that spot. Many books and ledgens surround Joseph’s life.
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