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Clement of Rome (Latin: Clemens Romanus; Ancient Greek: Κλήμης Ῥώμης, romanized: Klēmēs Rōmēs; died c. 100), also known as Pope Clement I, was the Bishop of Rome in the late first century. He is considered to be the first of the Apostolic Fathers of the Church. In this library, Clement of Rome is linked to 1 document, including First Epistle of Clement.

Activity
1st century AD - AD 99
Documents in this library
1
Corpus date window
AD 96

History and Context

Clement of Rome (Latin: Clemens Romanus; Ancient Greek: Κλήμης Ῥώμης, romanized: Klēmēs Rōmēs; died c. 100), also known as Pope Clement I, was the Bishop of Rome in the late first century. He is considered to be the first of the Apostolic Fathers of the Church. Little is known about Clement's life. Tertullian claimed that Clement was ordained by Saint Peter. Early church lists place him as the second or third bishop of Rome. Eusebius, in his book Church History mentioned Clement as the third bishop of Rome and as the "co-laborer" of Paul. In Against Heresies, Irenaeus described Clement as the successor to Anacletus, who was the third bishop of Rome, and as a personal acquaintance of the Apostles. Clement of Rome is described in reference records as theologian and Catholic priest. Recorded offices include Pope (AD 88-AD 99). Place associations in major reference datasets include Rome and Chersonesus. The documents preserved here span AD 96 and include First Epistle of Clement (1 total).

What We Know

  • Activity window in reference data: 1st century AD - AD 99.
  • Approximate lifespan is debated in scholarship; dates vary across surviving witness traditions.
  • Roles in major reference data: theologian and Catholic priest.
  • Ecclesial or civic offices recorded: Pope (AD 88-AD 99).
  • Associated places: Rome and Chersonesus.
  • Tradition or confessional marker: Catholic Church.
  • Languages linked to writing or transmission: Latin.
  • Notable works cited in reference data: First Epistle of Clement.
  • Documents in this corpus: 1 (First Epistle of Clement).
  • Corpus date range for attributed texts: AD 96.

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Legacy

Clement of Rome (Latin: Clemens Romanus; Ancient Greek: Κλήμης Ῥώμης, romanized: Klēmēs Rōmēs; died c. 100), also known as Pope Clement I, was the Bishop of Rome in the late first century. Clement of Rome's reception in theology and church history is closely tied to ongoing study of First Epistle of Clement. The documents preserved here span AD 96 and include First Epistle of Clement (1 total).

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