Osborn, Eric

Clement of Alexandria

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ISBN 13:: 9780521090810
author:: Osborn, Eric
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 344
Dimensions:: 152mm X 229mm
Genre:: Christian Theology
Condition:: New
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Clement of Alexandria offers a comprehensive exploration of how this influential Christian thinker integrated the ideas of the New Testament with those of classical philosophy, particularly Plato. This study reveals Clement's teachings on the nature of God and humanity, highlighting his emphasis on the importance of knowledge and love in Christian living. At the heart of Clement's thought is a sequence of relationships flowing from the transcendent deity: first, God and his word, the Son; secondly, God and the world; and finally, human beings and their neighbors. This nuanced understanding of the divine-human relationship provides valuable insights into the development of Christian theology. By examining Clement's ideas in the context of classical philosophy, this book sheds new light on the intellectual and spiritual landscape of early Christianity.

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