Clement of Alexandria

Clement of Alexandria
(c. 150–215)
   Saint and Theologian.
   Clement is thought to have been born in Athens. In 190 he became head of the Catechetical School in Alexandria, but was forced to flee from persecution in 202. His surviving works include the Protrepticos, the Paidagogos and the Stromateis. These describe the process of conversion, discipline and instruction in the Christian life. He also wrote a commentary on the scriptures and a homily on the stewardship of worldly wealth. Clement is primarily remembered for his teachings against Gnosticism, the belief that salvation is to be found in esoteric knowledge. Clement insisted that the only way to achieve immortality, righteousness and freedom is through the contemplation of Jesus Christ as the Logos of God. He believed that Christ was the only teacher and that faith was the only path that led to true enlightenment. Clement’s writings are particularly interesting in that they attempt to understand the Christian faith in the light of the philosophy of the time. This has proved to be the way forward for most Christian philosophers of religion.
   H. Chadwick, Early Christian Thought and the Classical Tradition (1984);
   S.R.C. Lilla, Clement of Alexandria (1971);
   E.F. Osborn, The Philosophy of Clement of Alexandria (1957).

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