Writings of Clement of Alexandria
Books in this Series
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Exhortation to the Greeks: ΛΟΓΟΣ ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΤΙΚΟΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ
Clement of Alexandria’s Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) is a sharp-edged call to conversion. Addressed to educated pagans of the second century, it critiques their inherited religion—not with ridicule, but with clarity, logic, and moral force. Clement argues that the gods of Olympus offer no lasting truth, and that only Christ, the divine Logos, brings virtue, wisdom, and eternal life.
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The Instructor: ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΟΣ
In Paedagogus (“The Instructor”), Clement of Alexandria outlines a spiritual formation manual for new believers, focusing on how Christians should live once they’ve come to faith. Unlike abstract theology, this work is deeply concerned with daily life—food, clothing, speech, sex, money, and manners—all seen through the lens of holiness and imitation of Christ. Clement casts Christ as the ultimate teacher who trains believers into mature sons and daughters of God.
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Stromata: ΣΤΡΩΜΑΤΕΩΝ
In the Stromata (“Miscellanies”), Clement of Alexandria gathers Scripture, classical philosophy, and cultural observation into an intricate spiritual vision. These writings reflect the intellectual world of the early church, where Christian teachers responded to competing ideas with insight and boldness.