The Stromata Or Miscellanies V2 - Clement of Alexandria - Bog

The book ""The Stromata Or Miscellanies V2"" is a literary work by Clement of Alexandria, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the late second and early third centuries AD. The book is a collection of essays and discourses on a wide range of topics related to Christian theology, ethics, and morality.The title ""Stromata"" means ""miscellanies"" in Greek, and reflects the diverse nature of the content of the book, which covers everything from the nature of God and the meaning of life, to practical advice on how to live a virtuous life. The book is divided into eight books, each of which covers a different topic, such as faith, love, and repentance.Clement draws on a wide range of sources in his writing, including the Bible, Greek philosophy, and other Christian writers. He also incorporates elements of Gnosticism, a religious movement that was popular in the early Christian era.Overall, ""The Stromata Or Miscellanies V2"" is a significant work of early Christian literature that provides insight into the theological and philosophical debates of the time. It remains a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity and anyone interested in the history of Christian thought.Philanthropy, in order to which also, is natural affection, being a loving treatment of men, and natural affection, which is a congenial habit exercised in the love of friends or domestics, follow in the train of love. And if the real man within us is the spiritual, philanthropy is brotherly love to those who participate, in the same spirit. Natural affection, on the other hand, the preservation of good-will, or of affection; and affection is its perfect demonstration;[4] and to be beloved is to please in behaviour, by drawing and attracting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.