The First Epistle Of Clement To The Corinthians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419162343)

The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians is a religious text written by Clement, a bishop of Rome, in the late first century. The book is a letter addressed to the church in Corinth, offering guidance and encouragement to the Christian community. The letter covers a range of topics, including the importance of unity and harmony within the church, the role of leaders and ministers, and the need for humility and self-discipline. Clement also addresses issues of morality and ethics, urging the Corinthians to live virtuous lives and avoid sinful behavior. The book is considered an important early Christian text, providing insight into the beliefs and practices of the early church. It is also notable for its use of Old Testament references and its emphasis on the importance of tradition and apostolic authority. The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity and anyone interested in the history of the church.To these men who spent their lives in the practice of holiness, there is to be added a great multitude of the elect, who, having through envy endured many indignities and tortures, furnished. us with a most excellent example. Through envy, those women, the Danaids(18) and Dircae, being persecuted, after they had suffered terrible and unspeakable torments, finished the course of their faith with stedfastness, (19) and though weak in body, received a noble reward.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

Author: Clement
ISBN-10: 1419162349
ISBN-13: 9781419162343
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.54w x 0.15d