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How did the Second Letter of Clement describe Christ and the church?
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The Second Letter of Clement is not actually a letter but a sermon written by an unknown Apostolic Father between approximately 125 and 140 CE.12
Regarding its theological content, the text is noted for emphasizing a high doctrine of Christ. Concerning the church and the life of the believer, the sermon stresses the importance of preserving the seal of baptism. It teaches that this is achieved by maintaining the purity of the flesh, which is presented as a necessary condition for the resurrection.1