Other early Christian mentions Eusebius (c. 260/265 – 339) mentions Linus as Saint Peter's successor and Clement as the third bishop of Rome in his book Church History. As recorded by Eusebius, Clement worked with Saint Paul as his "co-laborer". Tertullian (c. 155 – c. 220 AD) wrote in his work "The Prescription Against Heretics" about the authority of the church in Rome. In this work, Tertullian said that the Church in Rome has the authority of the Apostles because of its apostolic foundation.
Other early Christian mentions Eusebius (c. 260/265 – 339) mentions Linus as Saint Peter's successor and Clement as the third bishop of Ro.me in his book Church History. As recorded by Eusebius, Clement worked with Saint Paul as his "co-laborer". Tertullian (c. 155 – c 220 AD) wrote in his work "The Prescription Against Heretics" about the authority of the church in Rome In this work Tertullian said that the Church in Rome has the authority of the Apostles because of its apostolic foundation.