St. Clement of Rome Flashcards
1
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Titles
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Pope, Martyr, Apostolic Father
2
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Work
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restore unity in the Church and mend divisions in Corinth
3
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Writings
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Letter to the Corinthians
4
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Which Pope? How long after Peter?
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4th Pope
5
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Which other saints influenced him?
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St. Peter, St. Paul
6
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What things can be deduced from the style of writing in St. Clement’s Letter to the Corinthians?
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- knew a bit about Roman military life
- accustomed to the entire Old Testament
- very learned man
7
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What did the tone reveal in St. Clement’s Letter to the Corinthians about his character?
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- he was aware of and took full advantage of his “paternal authority” over Corinth
- he expected the Corinthians to submit to his orders
8
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What were some of the key points that St. Clement made in his letter?
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- the Church’s design was “sacramental, not political”
- praises order of creation b/c he saw it as a model for unity in the Church
- first use of the term “laity” (common ppl of the Church)
- encouraged prayer for civil leaders (pray for enemies)
9
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Additional Letter information after it was written
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- it was read in liturgies in Corinth for a while
- it nearly became part of the canon
10
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Geography
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- Born in Rome
- Pope of Rome
