Justification, Good Works, and Creation in Clement of Rome's Appropriation of Romans 5–

In 1 Clement 32–33, Romans 5–6 is alluded to in a summary statement concerning justification by faith (32.4), followed by two rhetorical questions that stress the ethical implications of this confession (33.1). These allusions to Romans are punctuated by an appeal for readers to imitate the pattern...

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Main Author: Downs, David J. 1977- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2013
In: New Testament studies
Year: 2013, Volume: 59, Issue: 3, Pages: 415-432
Further subjects:B Creation
B 1 Clement
B Romans
B Justification
B Reception History
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Summary:In 1 Clement 32–33, Romans 5–6 is alluded to in a summary statement concerning justification by faith (32.4), followed by two rhetorical questions that stress the ethical implications of this confession (33.1). These allusions to Romans are punctuated by an appeal for readers to imitate the pattern of good works established by God during creation (33.2-8). This article contends that the difference between Romans 5–6 and one of the earliest Christian readings of these chapters is not accidental, for the ethical appeal in 1 Clement 33 reflects the author's distinct cosmological perspective and rhetorical aims.
ISSN:1469-8145
Contains:Enthalten in: New Testament studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S0028688513000040