Asked by Makayla

Which of the following themes is common to the letters to the congregation in Corinth, Ignatius of Antioch’s letters, Polycarp’s letter to the congregation in Philippi, and The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles address?

Defending the truthfulness of Christianity.
Raising financial support for the Jerusalem congregation.
Avoiding Roman persecution.
Negotiating with the Roman government.
Preserving the unity of the Christian community.
Establishing the date of Jesus’ second coming.
Warning Christians not to seek martyrdom.

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Preserving the unity of the Christian community.

All four texts stress communal cohesion and right order: 1 Corinthians fights factionalism, Ignatius repeatedly urges unity and obedience to the bishop as a means of preserving the church, Polycarp exhorts love and concord in Philippi, and the Didache gives instructions for communal worship, leadership and discipline to keep the community intact.