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Which of the following themes is common to Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, and the compiler, or compilers, of The Didache?
Harmonizing church and state.
Establishing the date of Jesus’ second coming.
Raising financial support for the Jerusalem congregation.
Avoiding Roman persecution.
Preserving the unity of the Christian community.
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Preserving the unity of the Christian community.
All four writings emphasize church unity and order: 1 Clement rebukes Corinthian schism and urges restoration of elders; Ignatius repeatedly insists on unity under the bishop, presbyters and deacons; Polycarp exhorts believers to remain steadfast and avoid division; the Didache gives practical rules for communal life, ministry, and dealing with outsiders/false teachers to maintain cohesion.
All four writings emphasize church unity and order: 1 Clement rebukes Corinthian schism and urges restoration of elders; Ignatius repeatedly insists on unity under the bishop, presbyters and deacons; Polycarp exhorts believers to remain steadfast and avoid division; the Didache gives practical rules for communal life, ministry, and dealing with outsiders/false teachers to maintain cohesion.
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