Tajemství pravého poznání podle Stromat Klementa Alexandrijského
The mystery of true knowledge in Clement’s Stromata
Author(s): Jana PlátováSubject(s): Philology
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Clement of Alexandria; Stromata; mystery of God; gnosis/knowledge; aletheia/truth; epistemology;
Summary/Abstract: The article traces the theme of knowledge of God’s mysteries in Clement’s most signifi cant work, the Stromata. Clement’s epistemology starts with the premise that truth, that is, God himself, is transcendent and communicates itself secretly. God can be known only by faith, which is imparted only to those who are open to accept it. God makes himself known to man gradually, as is the case in pagan mysteries. Besides the true philosophy, the wisdom of Gentiles is the front door to the barbarian wisdom, that is, Christian theology. God’ son makes the believer privy to the truth about God. The believer, on his part, must imitate God’s son in his conduct.
Journal: Verba Theologica
- Issue Year: XIV/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 5-13
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Czech
