Clement and Catholicism: Catholic Insights Christianity's Earliest Apostolic Father
Discover Christianity's Earliest Pope - and Why He Sounds So Catholic
What if one of the earliest Christian leaders-writing while the Apostle John was still alive-could give us a window into the Church of the first century? And what if that leader sounded unmistakably Catholic?
In Clement and Catholicism, Kenny Burchard takes readers on a riveting journey through the letter of Pope St. Clement of Rome, written around A.D. 96. This is the oldest surviving Christian writing outside the New Testament, and it offers powerful insights into how the earliest Christians understood Church authority, leadership, the Eucharist, the priesthood, justification, and unity.
Burchard, a former Protestant pastor turned Catholic, uncovers how Clement's words-long buried in dusty volumes-clearly reflect a Catholic vision of Christianity that is hierarchical, sacramental, and centered on the Eucharist. For Protestants curious about Catholicism, and for Catholics looking to strengthen their faith, Clement and Catholicism is a compelling and accessible guide.
In this book, you'll learn: Why Clement believed Rome had authority over other churches-even Corinth.How the early Church viewed bishops, priests, and deacons as successors of the apostles.What Clement teaches about sacrificial worship, liturgy, and the Eucharist.How he understood justification-not by faith alone, but by faith and works.What this first-century pope's urgent call to unity means for today's divided Christianity.Whether you are exploring the Catholic Church for the first time, seeking answers to long-held questions, or looking to deepen your understanding of early Christianity, this book will surprise, challenge, and inspire you to see how Catholic the early Church really was.
Read Clement. Rethink Christian history. Rediscover the Church of the apostles.
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