Second Clement: An Introductory Commentary

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.