Does 1 Clement Support Roman Apostolic Succession or Roman Primacy?
Quick FactsQuestion: Does 1 Clement, written around 95 to 96 A.D., prove Roman primacy or Apostolic succession through a single line of bishops?Short answer: No. The epistle never tells the Corinthians that Rome has final authority, and it says the Apostles appointed multiple bishops and deacons, not one bishop.Author: Traditionally...
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