First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

The First Epistle of Clement is one of the earliest Christian writings beyond the New Testament canon. Authored by Clement, an elder of the Roman church, this poignant letter was directed to the church in Corinth, where it was cherished and read for many centuries. Scholars widely recognize First Clement as an authentic first-century document. Between the fifth and eighth centuries, numerous Eastern churches considered it canonical scripture, even noting its inclusion in Canon 85 of the Canons of the Apostles. However, by the close of the eighth century, it was no longer acknowledged by either Eastern or Western churches in their official lists of the New Testament canon.