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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
Rufus E. Clement Records
No full textDr. Rufus Early Clement, the sixth President of Atlanta University, was the longest serving president in the history of the institution. While president, Clement served on the American Council on Education, the United Negro College Fund, and was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to the United Service Organization. Clement served as president until his death in 1967. Materials consists of correspondence and reports from organizations such as Gammon Theological Seminary, the United Negro College Fund, National Education Association, Carnegie Research Fund, General Education Board, Harmon Foundation, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Atlanta Urban League, Southern Regional Council, Southern Conference for Human Welfare, Georgia Department of Education, and the United States Veterans Administration.
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The Civilization of the Old South: Writings of Clement Eaton
No full textExhibiting a clear, straightforward style, his many works are marked by a comprehensiveness and a catholicity of view. There is hardly an element of southern thought or society, hardly a major movement of any kind or an event of any significance that has escaped his penetrating thought and discerning analysis.
This volume of Eaton\u27s selected writings forms a rich and provocative mosaic of southern life from the years of Thomas Jefferson to the close of the Civil War. These selections, perceptively edited by Albert D. Kirwan, show the wide range of Eaton\u27s interests, including the impact of slavery, the influence of religion, and the art of politics, and they demonstrate the depth of his insight into the civilization of the Old South.
Among Clement Eaton\u27s works are Freedom of Thought in the Old South, The Mind of the Old South, The Growth of Southern Civilization, and A History of the Southern Confederacy.https://uknowledge.uky.edu/upk_united_states_history/1057/thumbnail.jp
Letter re: Eldon D. Blanton
No full textLetter from Clement Ehret, director of market research for International Business Machines Corporation, to Sgt. Eldon D. Blanton regarding use of business machines in statistical work for the Army Air Forces
Correspondence
No full textA letter from Rufus E. Clement to James D. Parks in regards to Atlanta University's art exhibitions
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Correspondence
No full textA letter from Rufus E. Clement to James D. Parks in regards to Atlanta University's art exhibitions
Two-dimensional computer-generated average human face morphology and facial approximation
No full textCarl N. Stephan, Ian S. Penton-Voak, David I. Perrett, Bernard P. Tiddeman, John G. Clement, and Maceij Henneber
Lawyering in the Supreme Court
No full textAs a Lichtenstein Distinguished Lecturer, Professor Clement was asked to write an article for the Hofstra Law Review on the topic of his lecture. His article, cited below, may be downloaded from the link at the top of the page.
Paul D. Clement, Lawyering in the Supreme Court, 38 Hofstra L. Rev. 909 (2010)
Lawyering in the Supreme Court
No full textAs a Lichtenstein Distinguished Lecturer, Professor Clement was asked to write an article for the Hofstra Law Review on the topic of his lecture. His article, cited below, may be downloaded from the link at the top of the page.
Paul D. Clement, Lawyering in the Supreme Court, 38 Hofstra L. Rev. 909 (2010)
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