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Clement of Alexandria, Vol. 1 — Exhortation; The Instructor; Miscellanies I–III

by Clement of Alexandria

The Edition

Translated by
William Wilson

Publication

Publisher
T&T Clark
Series volume
IV
Date published
1871
Print status
Out of print

The Physical Book

Binding
Hardcover

Contents

  • Introductory Notice
  • Exhortation to the Heathen
    • I. Exhortation to abandon the Impious Mysteries of Idolatry for the Adoration of the Divine Word and God the Father
    • II. The Absurdity and Impiety of the Heathen Mysteries and Fables about the Birth and Death of their Gods
    • III. The Cruelty of the Sacrifices to the Gods
    • IV. The Absurdity and Shamefulness of the Images by which the Gods are worshipped
    • V. The Opinions of the Philosophers respecting God
    • VI. By Divine Inspiration Philosophers sometimes hit on the Truth
    • VII. The Poets also bear Testimony to the Truth
    • VIII. The True Doctrine is to be sought in the Prophets
    • IX. That those grievously sin who despise or neglect God's gracious Calling
    • X. Answer to the Objection of the Heathen, that it was not right to abandon the Customs of their Fathers
    • XI. How great are the Benefits conferred on Man through the Advent of Christ
    • XII. Exhortation to abandon their Old Errors and listen to the Instructions of Christ
  • The Instructor (Paedagogus)
    • Book I
    • Book II
    • Book III
  • The Stromata, or Miscellanies
    • Book I