Alexandrian Christianity: Selected Translations Of Clement And Origen With Introductions And Notes. Vol IIU
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A landmark work of patristic scholarship, Alexandrian Christianity: Selected Translations of Clement and Origen with Introductions and Notes presents carefully curated English translations of key writings from two of the most influential theologians of the early Christian church — Clement of Alexandria and Origen. The volume illuminates the rich intellectual tradition of the Alexandrian school, where Christian thought intersected boldly with Greek philosophy, Neoplatonism, and allegorical biblical interpretation. Rigorous yet accessible, the scholarly introductions and annotations contextualize each text within the broader sweep of early Christian history, guiding readers through the nuanced theological arguments of thinkers who shaped the very foundations of orthodox doctrine. The work argues, through careful selection and commentary, that the Alexandrian tradition represents not a peripheral curiosity but a central and formative current in the development of Christian theology. An indispensable resource for students of church history, theology, and classical antiquity, it remains a standard reference in the field of patristics.
Author: John Ernest Leonard Oulton And Henry Chadwick
Format: Hardback
Published: 1954, The Westminster Press
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of patristic scholarship, Alexandrian Christianity: Selected Translations of Clement and Origen with Introductions and Notes presents carefully curated English translations of key writings from two of the most influential theologians of the early Christian church — Clement of Alexandria and Origen. The volume illuminates the rich intellectual tradition of the Alexandrian school, where Christian thought intersected boldly with Greek philosophy, Neoplatonism, and allegorical biblical interpretation. Rigorous yet accessible, the scholarly introductions and annotations contextualize each text within the broader sweep of early Christian history, guiding readers through the nuanced theological arguments of thinkers who shaped the very foundations of orthodox doctrine. The work argues, through careful selection and commentary, that the Alexandrian tradition represents not a peripheral curiosity but a central and formative current in the development of Christian theology. An indispensable resource for students of church history, theology, and classical antiquity, it remains a standard reference in the field of patristics.