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A complete companion to one of the most often misunderstood non-canonical texts of the Apostoloc Fathers.
The document now called the Second Letter of Clement was not originally a letter; nor was it written by Clement. Rather, it originated as an address to a congregation, and was subsequently preserved among the group of non-canonical writings known as the Apostolic Fathers. Unlike the much-studied First Clement, it is one of the least known of these writings, yet it preserves a fascinating window into the life of early believers.
In his new study, William Varner combines a step-by-step commentary with a detailed theological introduction. Drawing on the text's structure and likely context, he shows that its overall message is that Christians should render a payback to God for his grace shown to them in Christ. The implications of this for the early church community at which it was directed, and for believers today, are momentous.
The document now called the Second Letter of Clement was not originally a letter; nor was it written by Clement. Rather, it originated as an address to a congregation, and was subsequently preserved among the group of non-canonical writings known as the Apostolic Fathers. Unlike the much-studied First Clement, it is one of the least known of these writings, yet it preserves a fascinating window into the life of early believers.
In his new study, William Varner combines a step-by-step commentary with a detailed theological introduction. Drawing on the text's structure and likely context, he shows that its overall message is that Christians should render a payback to God for his grace shown to them in Christ. The implications of this for the early church community at which it was directed, and for believers today, are momentous.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 200
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
29 September 2022
Trim Size: 5.98 X 8.98 in
ISBN: 9780227178614
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Church / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Bibles, Christianity
2 Clement is much neglected, yet this short but multi-faceted second-century document provides a host of interesting insights into an early Christian congregation. Will Varner has provided a very useful and handy introduction to this book and its interpretive issues. He offers a clear and useful translation, a series of helpful introductory essays, and a concise commentary on its twenty chapters. I highly recommend this volume as a great beginning point for study of 2 Clement.
— Stanley E. Porter, President, Dean, and Professor of New Testament, Roy A. Hope Chair in Christian Worldview, McMaster Divinity College
— Stanley E. Porter, President, Dean, and Professor of New Testament, Roy A. Hope Chair in Christian Worldview, McMaster Divinity College
Foreword by James A. Kelhoffer
Preface
Abbreviations
Translation of 2 Clement
Part I: Introductry Articles
1. Introduction to 2 Clement
2. Reception and Use of Sacred Tradition in 2 Clement
3. Theology of 2 Clement
Part II: Commentary
Theological Section (2 Clem. 1.1-2.7)
Ethical Section (2 Clem. 3.1-14.5)
Eschatological Section (2 Clem. 15.1-20.5)
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Abbreviations
Translation of 2 Clement
Part I: Introductry Articles
1. Introduction to 2 Clement
2. Reception and Use of Sacred Tradition in 2 Clement
3. Theology of 2 Clement
Part II: Commentary
Theological Section (2 Clem. 1.1-2.7)
Ethical Section (2 Clem. 3.1-14.5)
Eschatological Section (2 Clem. 15.1-20.5)
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index