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Book SynopsisIn Clement’s Biblical Exegesis scholars from six countries explore various facets of Clement of Alexandria’s hermeneutical theory and his exegetical practice. Although research on Clement has tended to emphasize his use of philosophical sources, Clement was important not only as a Christian philosopher, but also as a pioneer Christian exegete. His works constitute a crucial link in the tradition of Alexandrian exegesis, but his biblical exegesis has received much less attention than that of Philo or Origen. Topics discussed include how Clement’s methods of allegorical interpretation compare with those of Philo, Origen, and pagan exegetes of Homer, and his readings of particular texts such as Proverbs, the Sermon on the Mount, John 1, 1 John, and the Pauline letters.
Trade Review"... A very useful and learned collection, with the theme of biblical exegesis running through as a read thread, which at points in this book becomes a golden one." - Mark Elliot, in: Theologische Literaturzeitung, 2018
Table of ContentsContents Introduction. Clement as Scriptural Exegete: Overview and History of Research Judith L. Kovacs Comprehensive Bibliography on Clement’s Scriptural Interpretation Jana Plátová Part 1: Clement’s Exegetical Methods L’interprétation de la Bible et le « genre symbolique » selon Clément d’Alexandrie Alain Le Boulluec The Mysteries of Scripture: Allegorical Exegesis and the Heritage of Stoicism, Philo, and Pantaenus Ilaria L.E. Ramelli The Bible in Alexandria: Clement between Philo and Origen Marco Rizzi Part 2: Clement between Philosophy and Biblical Theology Negative Theology and Dialectics in Clement of Alexandria’s Understanding of the Status and Function of Scripture Johannes A. Steenbuch Schesis and Trinitarian Thought in Clement of Alexandria: From Philosophy to Scriptural Interpretation Ilaria Vigorelli Clement’s Exegetical Interests in Stromateis VIII Matyáš Havrda Part 3: Clement’s Exegesis of Particular Biblical Texts Clement of Alexandria and the Book of Proverbs Annewies van den Hoek Four Desires: Clement of Alexandria and the Sermon on the Mount Veronika Černušková Clement of Alexandria’s Reception of the Gospel of John: Context, Creative Exegesis and Purpose Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski The Philosophical Problem of “Place” in Clement’s Exegesis of the Prologue to the Gospel of John Miklós Gyurkovics Clement’s Exegesis of 1 John in the Adumbrationes Davide Dainese Reading the “Divinely Inspired” Paul: Clement of Alexandria in Conversation with “Heterodox” Christians, Simple Believers, and Greek Philosophers Judith L. Kovacs Index of Modern Authors Index of Ancient Sources Index of Subjects and Names
