Knopf's commentary on the Didache and 1-2 Clement was originally entitled Die Apostolischen Vater. Band 1: Die Lehre der zwolf Apostel. Die zwei Clemensbriefe and was published in the Handbuch zum Neuen Testament. Erganzung-band in 1920. The volume contains introductory information for the Didache and 1-2 Clement, a translation of these texts, and accompanying critical commentary which proceeds verse by verse.

Knopf’s commentary on the Didache and 1–2 Clement was originally entitled Die Apostolischen Väter. Band 1: Die Lehre der zwölf Apostel. Die zwei Clemensbriefe and was published in the Handbuch zum Neuen Testament. Ergänzung-band in 1920. The volume contains introductory information for the Didache and 1–2 Clement, a translation of these texts, and accompanying critical commentary which proceeds verse by verse.

This English translation of Knopf’s commentary on the Didache and 1-2 Clement makes this influential commentary available to the English reader. Knopf’s work is a crucial insight into the second century, revealing the early theological and organisational considerations, expressions, and discussions which characterised the early church. Jacob N. Cerone’s scholarly insight provides verse by verse critical commentary and introductory context, and brings clarity to Knopf’s rhetorical and philological analysis. A crucial resource for students and scholars, this translation illuminates Knopf’s work anew.

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.

This English translation of Knopf's commentary on the Didache and 1-2 Clement makes this influential commentary available to the English reader. Knopf's work is a crucial insight into Christianity's second century, revealing the early theological and organisational considerations, expressions, and discussions which characterised the early church. Jacob N. Cerone's scholarly insight provides verse by verse critical commentary and introductory context, and brings clarity to Knopf's rhetorical and philological analysis. A crucial resource for students and scholars, this translation illuminates Knopf's work anew.

Clement of Rome and his letter to the Corinthians -- Sedition and schism in the church of Corinth -- Structure and authority in Clement's view of the church -- Clement's view of God and christ -- Faith, works, and salvation in Clement of Rome -- The Didache: history and literature -- The theology of the Didache -- Clement of Rome's letter to the Corinthians -- The teaching of the Lord for the nations through the twelve Apostles (the Didache).

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.

This volume provides the first full-scale edition and commentary in English of the text known as 2 Clement since Lightfoot's magisterial work at the end of the 19th century. The volume contains a critical edition of the text in Greek, including a full critical apparatus based on all the surviving manuscripts, together with an English translation. A full introduction deals with issues of manuscript and other attestation, authorship, date, place etc., as well as discussing issues concerning the genre of the text, the identity of possible 'opponents', citations, as well as providing an overall summary of the theology of the text. The work also provides a full-scale detailed commentary on the Greek text, providing analysis of all the main issues arising from the text.

The first major commentary on the text of 2 Clement since J.B. Lightfoot's magisterial work in the 19th century. Provides a new edition of the Greek text, together with an English translation; in addition there is a full Introduction and a detailed commentary on the Greek text.

Shawn J. Wilhite's commentary on the Didache complements the study of early Christianity through historical, literary, and theological readings of the Apostolic Fathers, seeking to be mindful of critical scholarship while commenting on a final-form text. The Didache includes a brief introduction to this relevant text, the use of Scripture by the Didachist, and the theology of the Didache. The commentary proceeds section by section with a close ear to the text of the Didache, relevant early Christian literature, and current scholarship.