The Stromata Or Miscellanies V4 - Clement of Alexandria - Bog

The Stromata Or Miscellanies V4 is a book written by Clement of Alexandria, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. The book is part of a larger work known as the Stromata, which is a collection of Clement's theological and philosophical writings.In this volume, Clement explores a wide range of topics related to Christian doctrine and practice. He discusses the nature of God, the role of Christ in salvation, the importance of faith and good works, and the nature of the Church. He also delves into more practical matters, such as the proper way to pray and the importance of living a virtuous life.Throughout the book, Clement draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Greek philosophy, and other Christian writers. He also engages with a number of different theological and philosophical traditions, including Gnosticism, Stoicism, and Platonism.The Stromata Or Miscellanies V4 is a fascinating and thought-provoking work that offers valuable insights into the early development of Christian theology and philosophy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity or the evolution of Western thought.These things, then, are to be abstained from, not for their own sakes, but for the sake of the body; and care for the body is exercised for the sake of the Soul, to which it has reference. For on this account it is necessary for the man who lives as a gnostic to know what is suitable. Since the fact that pleasure is not a good thing is admitted from the fact that certain pleasures are evil, by this reason good appears evil, and evil good. And then, if we choose some pleasures and shun others, it is not every pleasure that is a good thing.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.