An Introductory Commentary. The document now called the Second Letter of Clement was not originally a letter nor was it written by Clement. Rather, it originated as an address to a congregation, and was subsequently preserved among the group of non-canonical writings known as the Apostolic Fathers. Unlike the much-studied First Clement, it is one of the least known of these writings, yet it preserves a fascinating window into the life of early believers.In his new study, William Varner combines a step-by-step commentary with a detailed theological introduction. Drawing on the texts structure and likely context, he shows