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1 Clement

J. B. Lightfoot

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J. B. Lightfoot, The Apostolic Fathers. CCEL transcription identifies Baker Book House, 1956 reprint, and marks the text Public Domain.
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19th-century translation; 1956 reprint identified by CCEL
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Work: 1clement · edition: 1clement-lightfoot. Reviewed 14 September 2026.

Contents

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