The Stromata Or Miscellanies V2 - Clement of Alexandria - Bog

The Stromata Or Miscellanies V2 is a book written by Clement of Alexandria, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. The book is a collection of essays and discourses on various topics related to Christian theology, philosophy, and ethics. The book is divided into eight books, each of which covers a different topic. The first book deals with the nature of God and the universe, while the second book focuses on the nature of the soul and the relationship between the soul and the body. The third book discusses the role of the Old Testament in Christianity, while the fourth book explores the teachings of Jesus Christ and the New Testament. The fifth book is a discussion of the virtues and vices of human beings, while the sixth book deals with the relationship between Christians and the world around them. The seventh book is a discussion of the various heresies that had arisen within Christianity at the time, while the eighth and final book focuses on the role of the church and its leaders in guiding believers towards salvation.Throughout the book, Clement draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Greek and Roman philosophy, and the teachings of other Christian thinkers. His writing is characterized by a thoughtful and nuanced approach to complex theological and philosophical issues, and his work has been highly influential in shaping Christian thought and practice over the centuries.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.