Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
Publication Date
1-1-1972
Document Type
Article
Keywords
clement of alexandria, ethics, individual, christian, gnostic, soul, apathy, pleasure, voelker, wagner, ascetic
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
It has been noted that Clement of Alexandria (ca. 150-215 A. D.) diverges sharply from primitive Christianity in important respects, such as his views on eschatology and the significance of the Law. It is my contention that Clement also diverges from almost the entire previous Christian tradition as far as we know it in the matter of ethics, in that he places individual perfection above communal concerns such as love and justice.
Disciplines
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
1 Corinthians 13:3; 1 Corinthians 13:7;
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Paulsen, David
(1972)
"Ethical Individualism in Clement of Alexandria,"
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 43, Article 1.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol43/iss1/1
