Author unknown, traditionally Barnabas · c. 70 – 135

The Epistle of Barnabas

A letter, once read as scripture in some churches, that explains the Old Testament in the light of Christ. Its author is unknown; the name Barnabas is a tradition, and it was written between about 70 and 135.

Writings

1. Letter

   The Epistle of Barnabas

   A letter that reads the Old Testament as pointing to Christ, with a teaching on the two ways.

   41 min read · translated by Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson

Image: drawn in the site’s engraved style from “Agios Barnabas Hosios Loukas”, public domain, Wikimedia Commons.

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