* Their writings were principally addressed to pagans and the Roman authorities, with the intention of explaining the Christian faith, and included frequent references to the Bible.
* وقد كانت كتاباتهم موجهة بصورة رئيسية الى الوثنيين والسلطات الرومانية بغية شرح الايمان المسيحي لهم .‏