Reincarnation in Clement of Alexandria: salvific cycles and steps of progress
"International scholarly consensus holds that despite his obvious Platonic sympathies, Clement of Alexandria (ca. 150-215 CE) rejected the doctrine of reincarnation. This study finds that this consensus does not do justice to what Clement actually writes. In his most explicit statement, Clement...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2025]
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| In: |
Vigiliae Christianae (volume 189)
Year: 2025 |
| Series/Journal: | Vigiliae Christianae Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae
volume 189 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Clemens, Alexandrinus 150-215
/ Body
/ Soteriology
B Clemens, Alexandrinus 150-215 / Transmigration of souls / Pythagoreans / Reception / Early Christianity (motif) |
| Further subjects: | B
Clement of Alexandria, Saint (approximately 150-approximately 215)
B Reincarnation |
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Table of Contents Table of Contents (Aggregator) Blurb Literaturverzeichnis |
| Summary: | "International scholarly consensus holds that despite his obvious Platonic sympathies, Clement of Alexandria (ca. 150-215 CE) rejected the doctrine of reincarnation. This study finds that this consensus does not do justice to what Clement actually writes. In his most explicit statement, Clement singles out reincarnation as the example he wants to give of the finest doctrines of the best philosophers. Though most of Clement's other writing is more subtle than that, endorsement is still the most plausible explanation of what he says. The tenet - clearly esoteric for Clement - is in harmony with his anthropology, ethics, and his synergistic soteriology that includes the crucial role of Jesus"-- Provided by publisher |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | X, 417 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 9789004726598 |
