Clement of Alexandria and the Philonic Doctrine of the Divine Power(s)

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" Clement of Alexandria and the Philonic Doctrine of the Divine Power(s) "
David Runia

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	1085013
Doc. No	:	LA128642
Call No	:	‭10.1163/1570072041718746‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	David Runia
Title & Author	:	Clement of Alexandria and the Philonic Doctrine of the Divine Power(s) [Article]\ David Runia
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	Vigiliae Christianae
Date	:	2004
Volume/ Issue Number	:	58/3
Page No	:	256–276
Abstract	:	The present paper offers a comprehensive examination of how Clement appropriates the Philonic doctrine of the divine powers. It first examines the biblical basis of the doctrine, in which Pauline influence is superimposed on Genesis. It then successively treats the subject in the areas of theology, cosmology and the doctrine of creation, including the creation of humanity. For Clement experience of the divine power (usually in the singular) leads to knowledge of God (to the extent possible) and intimacy with him through the Son. Clement's Philonic heritage has enabled him to develop a positive and above all a dynamic theology. The present paper offers a comprehensive examination of how Clement appropriates the Philonic doctrine of the divine powers. It first examines the biblical basis of the doctrine, in which Pauline influence is superimposed on Genesis. It then successively treats the subject in the areas of theology, cosmology and the doctrine of creation, including the creation of humanity. For Clement experience of the divine power (usually in the singular) leads to knowledge of God (to the extent possible) and intimacy with him through the Son. Clement's Philonic heritage has enabled him to develop a positive and above all a dynamic theology.
Location & Call number	:	‭10.1163/1570072041718746‬