Second Epistle of Clement

Keep studying

Follow the author trail, return to the navigator, or branch into the main themes tied to this document.

Open these themes in the navigator

Related documents

• The Shepherd of Hermas

  Hermasmid 2nd century

  Uses visions and parables to stress repentance after baptism, moral discipline, and patient perseverance in church life.

• The Didache

  Anonymous early church manuallate 1st to early 2nd century

  Presents practical catechesis on Christian morals, baptism, fasting, prayer, Eucharistic practice, and local church leadership.

• Epistle of Barnabas

  Anonymous early Christian authorlate 1st to early 2nd century

  Interprets Israel's scriptures christologically and frames discipleship through a moral contrast between two ways of life.

• Epistle to Diognetus

  Mathetes (anonymous)2nd century

  Explains Christian identity as life in the world but not of it, rooted in divine revelation rather than ethnic or civic boundaries.

• Epistle to the Philippians

  Polycarp of Smyrnac. AD 110-135

  Combines moral exhortation, scriptural saturation, and pastoral correction while urging perseverance in holiness and truth.

• Fragments

  Papias of Hierapolisearly 2nd century

  Preserves early witness to oral apostolic tradition and transmission of Jesus traditions before later canonical consolidation.

• The Martyrdom of Polycarp

  Church of Smyrnac. AD 155-156

  Narrates Polycarp's witness and death, presenting martyrdom as faithful imitation of Christ rather than theatrical heroism.

• First Epistle of Clement

  Clement of Romec. AD 95-96

  Calls the Corinthians back to humility, order, and peace, arguing that church leadership and unity are gifts that should be received with obedience.