1Clement part three and wrap up

I finally finished reading chapter 55-to the end of the letter. There is not much more to tell. More Old Testament scriptures are quoted from Psalms, Proverbs, and Job. More Old Testament characters are invoked.

The Corinthians are told that as an example, throughout history many heathens have sacrificed themselves for others, kings and princes in battle, people who became slaves to pay other's debts, people who left their cities so that strife would be ended. Even godly women have performed "manly" dangerous heroic acts! Esther and Judth are given as examples. Judith's feat is found in the  book of Judith.  The book of Judith is now considered to be historical fiction, but apparently the author of this letter believed it to be actual history.

Lastly, the Corinthians are told that their sinners are being prayed for that they might submit to the will of god, which happens to coincide with the will of the author. Namely, that those causing the sedition should submit to the discipline and correction of the church authorities because god is good, therefore he corrects us. Who is god here?

The letter ends with an admonishment to send back the messengers with the good news that harmony has been restored.

What have I learned from this letter? Not much. There is very little original content, most of it is scriptural quotes or references to famous bible characters. It was very tedious and repetitive to read.
The message could be boiled down to: There are people there causing trouble and disregarding established authorities. It is bad for the church's image. Deal with it by expelling the trouble makers if you have to." Also, the author appears to believe extrabiblical legendary accounts of oracles, the phoenix, and the story of Judith.

There isn't much detail about the actual practices and beliefs of the early church, other than presbyters as authorities and a belief in resurrection because of Jesus. The Old Testament appears to have been revered to a degree that would be extraordinary in protestant churches today. There is no mention of Jesus's special birth or miracles he performed during his lifetime. We get glimpses of teachings attributed to him in the sermon on the mount. Peter, Paul, John, and (I think) James, are the only New Testament characters mentioned. I don't remember seeing any doctrine of hell or eternal punishment.