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The Fathers

St. Clement of Rome

Two letters ca. 95;ca. 150

Who he was

  • The Epistle to the Church of Corinth known as the first letter by Clement is his only genuine work; it was written ca. 95.
  • Introduction: The beauty of the Church before her division (chapters 1- 2); the features of the Church after the division (3).
  • The cause of division (envy) (4-6).
  • The remedy of envy.
  • Supplication to God (59-61).
  • Conclusion(62-65).

What he wrote

  • The other letter (ca. 150) was attributed to him, however the author is unknown.
  • It is not a letter but a homily or appeal based on Isaiah 54:1, and as such it is the oldest complete Christian sermon known.
  • St. Clement of Rome was bishop of the

Church in Rome (ca. 88-97).

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