The Forms of the Divine Logos in the Paedagogus of Clement of Alexandria
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angličtina
Original language name
The Forms of the Divine Logos in the Paedagogus of Clement of Alexandria
Original language description
This paper examines Clement of Alexandria’s doctrine of the divine Logos as presented in the Paedagogus, highlighting its multifaceted and dynamic nature. Clement distinguishes three main forms of the Logos: as immanent in the Father, as manifested through creation, and as incarnated in Jesus. The study emphasizes that the Logos serves as the communicable intermediary between the transcendent, unknowable God and humanity. Through allegories and scriptural exegesis, Clement illustrates how the Logos adapts its forms for human understanding and salvation. Despite the plurality of manifestations, the ontological unity of the Logos remains intact, with divine love (agape) as the underlying principle. The incarnation is interpreted not only as a historical event but as the Logos’ assumption of forms suitable for human participation. Clement’s theology opposes Gnostic dualism, affirming the rational accessibility and unity of the Logos. Ultimately, the various forms of the Logos in the Paedagogus function as epistemological icons, making the divine mystery accessible to humanity through the multiform expression of divine love.
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Classification
Type
C - Chapter in a specialist book
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
60304 - Religious studies
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/GA22-20873S" target="_blank" >GA22-20873S: Clement of Alexandria's Biblical Exegesis as a Source of his Concept of Corporeality</a><br>
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P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
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Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
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Book/collection name
Clement of Alexandria’s Paedagogus
ISBN
978-90-04-72191-3
Number of pages of the result
20
Pages from-to
179-198
Number of pages of the book
382
Publisher name
Brill
Place of publication
Leiden
UT code for WoS chapter
001561762200010