Publisher's Synopsis
The First Epistle of Clement is a historical Christian text written by Pope Clement I, also known as Clement of Rome. The letter is addressed to the Church at Corinth and was written in the late first century AD, making it one of the earliest Christian writings outside of the New Testament. The epistle is primarily concerned with addressing issues of disunity and disorder within the Church at Corinth. Clement emphasizes the importance of unity and harmony among believers, and urges the Corinthians to submit to their leaders and to one another. He also emphasizes the importance of humility, charity, and obedience to God's will.Throughout the letter, Clement draws on passages from the Old and New Testaments to support his arguments and to encourage the Corinthians in their faith. He also provides examples of individuals from the Bible who exemplify the virtues he is promoting.The First Epistle of Clement is an important historical document that sheds light on the early Christian Church and its teachings. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Christianity and the development of Christian doctrine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
