Clement's Biblical Exegesis by
explore various facets of Clement of Alexandria's hermeneutical theory and his exegetical practice. Topics discussed include how Clement's methods of allegorical interpretation compare with those of Philo, Origen, and pagan exegetes of Homer, and his readings of particular texts such as Proverbs, the Sermon on the Mount, John 1, 1 John, and the Pauline letters. Online available.
Christian Controversy in Alexandria: Clement's polemic against the Basilideans and Valentinians by
study of Clement of Alexandria's polemic against Basilides, Valentinus, and their followers. translation and interpretation of Clement's citations from the Basilideans and Valentinians and his criticism of their teachings.
Clement of Alexandria and the Beginnings of Christian Apophaticism by
investigates this earliest stage of Christian negative (apophatic) theology, as well as the beginnings of the distinction between essence and energies, focusing on Clement of Alexandria in the late second century. Clement's theological, social, religious, and philosophical milieu is also considered, as is his indebtedness to Middle Platonism and its concept of God.
Christ the Educator by
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Stromateis, Books 1-3 by
revolve around the relation of Christian faith to Greek philosophy. This is the first English translation based on the new critical editions in SC (1951) and GCS (1972). Online available.
The Exhortation to the Greeks. the Rich Man's Salvation. to the Newly Baptized by
Clement's Exhortation to the Greeks to give up gods for God and Christ; "Who Is the Man Who Is Saved?" (an exposition of Mark 10:17-31, concerning the rich man's salvation); and an exhortation To the Newly Baptized. Online available.
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