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100 1 _aClement, of Alexandria, Saint
245 1 4 _aThe writings of Clement of Alexandria, Vol. 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aAnte-Nicene Christian Library
500 _aRelease date is 2024-02-22
508 _aWouter Franssen,Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Writings of Clement of Alexandria, Vol. 2" by Saint Clement of Alexandria is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of early Christian thought and philosophy, delving into the nature of faith, knowledge, and the virtues that align with Christian doctrine. It seeks to argue against pagan philosophies and illustrate how elements of these beliefs could trace back to earlier sacred texts, emphasizing the interconnectedness of faith and knowledge. The opening of the volume begins with an introductory chapter that establishes the central theme: the Greeks, seen as intellectual pioneers, have, according to the author, imitated and distorted elements from earlier sacred traditions. Clement asserts that true knowledge comes only through faith, setting up the argument that faith is foundational to understanding God and truth. He introduces various philosophical concepts, critiques differing beliefs, and emphasizes how detrimental it is to overlook scriptural insights for pagan understandings. This initial exposition paves the way for the exploration of the essence of faith, its necessity for true knowledge, and its role in cultivating virtues that reflect both divine and human ethics. The argument serves not just to defend Christian beliefs but also aims to lead potential detractors toward a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cEdinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1869
653 _aTheology -- Early works to 1800
653 _aTheology -- History -- Early Church, ca. 30-600
700 1 _aWilson, William,
_d1828-1875
830 0 _aAnte-Nicene Christian Library
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/TheWritingsOfClementOfAlexandriaVol21867
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73020
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