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A new critical edition of the "Paedagogus" of Clement of Alexandria by the greatest expert in the field of the manuscript tradition of early Christian writings.
Author : Saint Clement (of Alexandria)
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 39,21 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004124707
A new critical edition of the "Paedagogus" of Clement of Alexandria by the greatest expert in the field of the manuscript tradition of early Christian writings.
Author : J.C.M. Marcovich
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 32,96 MB
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9004313265
The Paedagogus of Clement of Alexandria is almost completely preserved almost completely in a single manuscript, the famous Codex Arethae, copied in the second decade of the tenth century for Arethas, the Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia. The text was copied from an exemplar in poor shape, to the extent that the codex (P) is full of textual corruptions. Most of the first book of the Paedagogus is lost in P. For this part the author had to rely on two old apographs of P. The only extant critical edition of the text was provided by Otto Stählin in 1905. Although in later editions (1936, 1972) corrections and additions were appended, the author was of the opinion that this predecessor was not attentive enough to the meaning of Clement's text and to the textual problems involved. As a result scholars still lack a reliable critical text of the treatise. Marcovich has tried to improve Stählin's remarkable edition by emending the transmitted text wherever it did not make sense, while relying on Clement's sources and on his lexicon and expression employed elsewhere in his opus.
Author : Vladimir Kharlamov
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 31,43 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1606081640
This book traces the emergence and development of the deification theme in Greek patristic theology and its subsequent transformation into the theology of theosis in Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. This volume dwells on the deification theme as it is situated in the complex context of its historical development and thus avoids the common tendency to treat this notion of Christian theology in an anachronistic manner. Significant attention is given to the influence of Neoplatonism on Pseudo-Dionysius. His theology is justified neither as essentially orthodox Christian nor as essentially orthodox Neoplatonic. Dionysius's sophisticated synthesis of Christian and Neoplatonic elements, especially in his exposition of theosis, does justice to this anonymous author's originality and demonstrates the importance of his influence both on the further development of Christian theology, and on the advancement of the Neoplatonic tradition. The intricate cultural background of the Pseudo-Dionysian world helps clarify the formation process of Christian imperial identity, and throws additional light on why these works were attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite, not as a conscious forgery, but as a literary device. Such attribution was a common practice of the time. Comprehensive analysis of the development of the deification theme opens possibilities for further study of Trinitarian and christological formations, of philosophical and individual moral theology, of Christian and Neoplatonic mysticism, and of cultural studies. By surveying the historical development of deification and by opening further areas of research, this book serves a valuable introductory source for both professionals and students. While primarily focusing on academic interests, the book is written keeping the general reading audience in mind as well. All quotations of the original texts are provided with existing or new English translations, while important Greek terminology is acknowledged. Readers interested in Christian spirituality, late antiquity, early Christian theology, and Neoplatonism will find this book useful.
Author : David Casley
Publisher :
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 25,46 MB
Release : 1734
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Author : M. Marcovich
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 33,59 MB
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 900431301X
Clement of Alexandria (ca A.D. 150-215) is one of the leading Church Fathers and the first Christian philosopher. His early Protrepticus is of great significance for Patristics, Classical scholarship, Greek philosophy and religion. The treatise is preserved virtually in a single manuscript --the famous Codex Arethae, Parisinus graecus 451, copied in 913-914,-- which proves to be lacunose, corrupt, interpolated and dislocated. The only critical edition of the Protrepticus was prepared back in 1905 by Otto Stählin (G.C.S., Volume 12). The present edition is based on a thorough in-depth study of the Parisinus, on the inclusion of the entire opus of Clement, on an extended and updated Quellenforschung, and finally, on a more sensitive approach to meaning and textual criticism. The edition includes the Scholia.
Author : David Casley
Publisher :
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 48,38 MB
Release : 1734
Category : King's library
ISBN :
Author : Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 38,67 MB
Release : 2008-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 056741812X
This book examines Clement's project which brings together ethical, intellectual and spiritual development of a Christian while highlighting the need of search for integrity in the life of faith and reason. Approaches to Clement have traditionally either assessed the philosophical context of his thought or studied the adaptation of Greek legacy into a new Christian context as underpinning Clement's work. In this new study Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski challenges and develops these approaches providing new and refreshing insights into Clement's understanding of Christian perfection.
Author : Carl P. Cosaert
Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 18,1 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 1589833724
Author : British Library
Publisher :
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 26,56 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Author : Albrecht Classen
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 43,37 MB
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 3110523795
While most people today take hygiene and medicine for granted, they both have had their own history. We can gain deep insights into the pre-modern world by studying its health-care system, its approaches to medicine, and concept of hygiene. Already the early Middle Ages witnessed great interest in bathing (hot and cold), swimming, and good personal hygiene. Medical activities grew over time, but even early medieval monks were already great experts in treating the sick. The contributions examine literary, medical, historical texts and images and probe the information we can glean from them. The interdisciplinary approach of this volume makes it possible to view this large field in a complex and diversified manner, taking into account both early medieval and early modern treatises on medicine, water, bathing, and health. Such a cultural-historical perspective creates a most valuable bridge connecting literary and scientific documents under the umbrella of the history of mentality and history of everyday life. The volume does not aim at idealizing the past, but it definitely intends to deconstruct modern myths about the 'dirty' and 'unhealthy' Middle Ages and early modern age.