Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 298 g
Reihe: James Clarke
An Introductory Commentary
Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 298 g
Reihe: James Clarke
ISBN: 978-0-227-17861-4
Verlag: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
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.
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Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Bibelwissenschaften
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Systematische Theologie
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Denominationen
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte
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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
