In this scholarly work, J. Rendel Harris offers a close analysis of the Teaching of the Apostles and the Sibylline Books, two important early Christian texts. Examining the origins, content, and significance of these works, Harris sheds new light on the development of the Christian tradition and its relationship to the broader cultural and social context of the ancient world. This edition of the book includes extensive footnotes and annotations to aid readers in their understanding of the text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.