Topical Encyclopedia
Clement is a significant figure in early Christian history, often associated with the early church in Rome. He is traditionally identified as one of the first bishops of Rome, following the apostles Peter and Paul. His contributions to the early church and his mention in the New Testament highlight his importance in the development of early Christian theology and ecclesiastical structure.
Biblical Reference:Clement is mentioned in the New Testament in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians. In
Philippians 4:3 , Paul writes, "Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, to help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life." This reference indicates that Clement was a co-laborer with Paul, actively involved in the ministry and esteemed among the early Christians.
Historical Context:Clement is traditionally considered to be the author of the epistle known as "1 Clement," a letter addressed to the church in Corinth. This letter, written in the late first century, is one of the earliest extant Christian documents outside of the New Testament. It addresses issues of church order and discipline, emphasizing the importance of maintaining unity and adhering to apostolic tradition. The letter reflects Clement's role as a leader in the Roman church and his concern for the well-being of other Christian communities.
Theological Contributions:Clement's writings contribute to the understanding of early Christian theology and ecclesiology. In "1 Clement," he emphasizes the importance of humility, obedience, and harmony within the church. He draws on Old Testament examples and apostolic teachings to encourage the Corinthians to resolve their disputes and submit to their leaders. Clement's emphasis on apostolic succession and the authority of church leaders laid the groundwork for the development of hierarchical structures in the early church.
Legacy and Influence:Clement's influence extends beyond his lifetime, as his writings were highly regarded by early church fathers and continued to be referenced in theological discussions. His emphasis on unity and order within the church resonated with later Christian leaders who sought to maintain doctrinal purity and organizational stability. Clement is often listed among the Apostolic Fathers, a group of early Christian writers who were believed to have had direct contact with the apostles or their immediate disciples.
Veneration:In various Christian traditions, Clement is venerated as a saint. The Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and some Anglican communities commemorate him as a martyr, although details of his martyrdom are not well-documented. His feast day is celebrated on November 23rd in the Western tradition and on November 24th in the Eastern tradition.
Clement's life and work exemplify the dedication and leadership of early Christian figures who played a crucial role in shaping the church's identity and mission in the post-apostolic era. His contributions continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and believers alike.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Clementmild; good; merciful
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Clement(mild, merciful), (Philemon 4:3) a fellow laborer of St. Paul when he was at Philippi. (A.D. 57.) It was generally believed in the ancient Church that this Clement was identical with the bishop of Rome who afterwards became so celebrated.
ATS Bible Dictionary
ClementMentioned inPhilippians 4:3. It is conjectured, though without evidence, that this is the same Clement who was afterwards a bishop at Rome, commonly called Clemens Romanus. The church at Corinth having been disturbed by divisions, Clement wrote a letter to the Corinthians, which was so much esteemed by the ancients, that they read it publicly in many churches.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Mild, a Christian of Philippi, Paul's "fellow-labourer," whose name he mentions as "in the book of life" (
Philippians 4:3). It was an opinion of ancient writers that he was the Clement of Rome whose name is well known in church history, and that he was the author of an Epistle to the Corinthians, the only known manuscript of which is appended to the Alexandrian Codex, now in the British Museum. It is of some historical interest, and has given rise to much discussion among critics. It makes distinct reference to Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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a.) Mild in temper and disposition; merciful; compassionate.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
CLEMENTklem'-ent (Klemes, "mild"): A fellow-worker with Paul at Philippi, mentioned with especial commendation inPhilippians 4:3. The name being common, no inference can be drawn from this statement as to any identity with the author of the Epistle to the Corinthians published under this name, who was also the third bishop of Rome. The truth of this supposition ("it cannot be called a tradition," Donaldson, The Apostolical Fathers, 120), although found in Origen, Eusebius, Epiphanius and Jerome, can neither be proved nor disproved. Even Roman Catholic authorities dispute it (article "Clement," Catholic Cyclopaedia, IV, 13). The remoteness between the two in time and place is against it; "a wholly uncritical view" (Cruttwell, Literary History of Early Christianity, 31).
H. E. Jacobs
Greek
2815. Klemes --Clement, a Christian at Philippi...Clement, a Christian at Philippi. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
Klemes Phonetic Spelling: (klay'-mace) Short Definition:
Clement Definition
...Library
The First Epistle ofClement to the Corinthians
The First Epistle ofClement to the Corinthians. <. The First Epistle ofClement
to the CorinthiansClement of Rome. Table of Contents. Title Page....
The Epistles ofClement
The Epistles ofClement. <. The Epistles ofClement Rev. John Keith, DD.
Table of Contents. Title Page. The Epistles ofClement. Source....
Recognitions ofClement.
Recognitions ofClement. . Recognitions ofClement. Pseudo-Clementine
Literature. Table of Contents. Title Page. Introductory...
The Second Epistle ofClement
The Second Epistle ofClement. <. The Second Epistle ofClement
Unknown. Table of Contents. Title Page. AN ANCIENT HOMILY...
Clement of Alexandria.
... Subject IndexesCLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA. INDEX OF SUBJECTS.... earthly, image
of heavenly, 421.Clement of Alexandria, a reformer, 165....
Recognitions ofClement.
Recognitions ofClement. .... Recognitions ofClement. Rufinus, Presbyter
of Aquileia; His Preface toClement's Book of Recognitions....
Clement of Alexandria
...Clement of Alexandria.Clement of... 202. Origen and Alexander, Bishop of
Jerusalem, were both pupils ofClement at Alexandria. The...
Clement
... Chapter XV.Clement.Clement, [2401] of whom the apostle Paul writing to
the Philippians says "WithClement and others of my fellow...
Introductory Notice to 1StClement.
The Epistles ofClement. <.... The Epistles ofClement. Introductory Notice
to 1stClement. [From Vol. I. of the Ante-Nicene Fathers.]...
The Epistle ofClement and the Writings Falsely Ascribed to Him.
... Book III. Chapter XXXVIII."The Epistle ofClement and the Writings falsely
ascribed to him. 1. Thus Ignatius has done in the epistles...
Thesaurus
Clement (1 Occurrence)... fellow-labourer," whose name he mentions as "in the book of life" (Philippians
4:3). It was an opinion of ancient writers that he was the
Clement of Rome whose
...Subapostolic
... lit'-er-a-tur, sub-ap-os-tol'-ik (Christian): I. EPISTLE OFCLEMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS
1. Authorship and Date 2. Occasion and Contents 3. Apologetic Testimony 4...
Sub-apostolic
... lit'-er-a-tur, sub-ap-os-tol'-ik (Christian): I. EPISTLE OFCLEMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS
1. Authorship and Date 2. Occasion and Contents 3. Apologetic Testimony 4...
Yoke-fellow (1 Occurrence)
... Renan's idea is a modification of an opinion which is as old asClement
of Alexandria, that Paul here referred to his own wife....
Agrapha
... Greek and in Greek papyri in its primary sense of "unwritten," "unrecorded." In
early Christian literature, especially in the writings ofClement of Alexandria...
Fourth (87 Occurrences)
... The oldest extant name is "The Prophet Ezra" (Esdras ho prophetes; seeClement of
Alexandria, Strom., iii.16): It has been often called the Latin Esdras...
Yokefellow
... Renan's idea is a modification of an opinion which is as old asClement
of Alexandria, that Paul here referred to his own wife....
Nanaea
... She was identified with Ishtar in Assyria and Ashtoreth in Phoenicia, by the Greeks
as Aphrodite (Clement of Alexandria Protr., 19), but sometimes as Artemis...
Spain (2 Occurrences)
...Clement of Rome speaks of the apostle as having reached "the extreme limit of the
West" (Epistle ofClement, v). See PAUL, THE APOSTLE; TARSHISH....
Luke (4 Occurrences)
... Biblica) says: "This `tradition,' however, cannot be traced farther back than toward
the end of the 2nd century (Irenaeus, Tertullian,Clement of Alexandria...
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