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Spiritual contemplation in Clement of Alexandria’s Stromateis : adaptation of the philosophical category θεωρία
No full textAlthough scholars have often acknowledged the spirituality in the writings of Clement of Alexandria (cir. 150-215 AD), a thorough study of the Platonic category θεωρία as it
appears in this second century Father has never been undertaken. Most studies on
Christian spirituality either ignore Clement's role altogether, or rush past him with little comment in favor of the great Origen (cir. 185-255 AD).
Stromateis, Clement's most enigmatic work, contains over 75 occurrences of θεωρία. A
close examination of these texts reveals that his use of the term is somewhat different from two of his greatest philosophical and spiritual mentors, Plato and Philo. Clement uses this term (usually translated "contemplation") to refer to a spiritual experience which occurs in
space and time, as well as an ethereal one and one which occurs in the mind. A possible
explanation for this difference lies with Clement's claim in the opening chapter of the
work: he is the recipient of an oral tradition which has never been recorded, but which he plans to include in the Stromateis.
This thesis demonstrates: 1) that Clement is the first Christian writer to adapt this
philosophical category into Christian spirituality; 2) the primary purpose of Stromateis is to present the third stage in a spiritual pathway - to reveal θεωρία as the spiritual "meat" for the advanced believer; and 3) to present God and His contact with the Christian as immediate. In a radical move, going against the philosophical setting of the day, Clement
presents this Platonic category as a means for the Christian to experience an immanent
God
Letter from Clement to Ralph, MSS.1725
No full textAbstract: A letter from Clement to his brother Ralph, written from "Puehuehu," Hawaii, concerning business matters, February 13, 1885.Scope and Content Note: This collection consists of a single letter from Clement, no last name stated, to his brother Ralph, from "Puehuehu," which appears to be in Hawaii, dated February 13, 1885. The letter chiefly discusses business matters. The folder in which it was donated to the Special Collections library states that the author was a plantation owner, that Puehuehu is also known as Kohala, and that the letter's recipient was in England.Biographical/Historical Note: Hawaii businessman/plantation owner, 1885
L.W. Clement next to packed burro
No full textProbably L.W. Clement next to packed burro. Torma Andrus and either Irene Andrus or Jennie Clement in the foreground
Oral History Interview with Dora Geneva Clement
No full textInterview with Dora Geneva (Clement) Talkington (1886-1976) discussing how her family came to Texas and about growing up on her parents' farm, as well as other events including Theodore Roosevelt's visit to Waco when he was campaigning to be president
Clement Vallandingham portrait
No full textPortrait of Ohio Congressman Clement Vallandingham, ca. 1860-1869. He served as a Democrat in the House of Representatives from 1858 to 1863. In 1863, at the height of the Civil War, he was arrested for making treasonous statements against the Union and banished to the Confederate States of America. He made his way to Canada and proceeded to run for governor of Ohio, but lost the race
L.W. Clement posing with camera
No full textL.W. Clement posing with camera, "Edwin (Owachomo) Bridge" in background
L.W. Clement with his pipe
No full textL.W. Clement with his pipe, Edwin (Owachomo) Bridge in the background
L.W. Clement cranking the motion picture camera
No full textL.W. Clement cranking the motion picture camera in front of Edwin Owachomo Bridge. See page 59 of Andrus's personal history
Recollections of Clement C. Moore, author of "A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Full text linkIncludes 2 poems by Clement C Moore, including "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Part of the Nancy H. Marshall Night before Christmas collection. Swem Library copy includes and undated letter about the book by Margaret N.C. Bradley, niece of the author
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