Recognising the Real in the Forgery: The Pseudo-Clementine Literature

Explore the complicated textual story of the pseudo-clementines, their relationship to authenticity and forgery, and the power struggles within early Christianity. Discover the significance of Clement of Rome and the complications arising from different factions seeking authority from a prestigious text. Delve into the complex textual history of the pseudo-Clementine writings, their origins, variations, and lost originals. Examine Christianity as Jewish monarchy in the Grunshrift and recognitions, and the theme of recognitions in ancient novels. Analyze the esoteric nature of the Pseudo-Clementine literature and the tensions and authenticity within it, including the influence of Rufinus's Latin translation and its impact on medieval hagiographies.