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Clementâs Biblical Exegesis
Proceedings of the Second Colloquium on Clement of Alexandria (Olomouc, May 29â31, 2014)
Series: - Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements, Volume: 139
In Clementâs Biblical Exegesis scholars from six countries explore various facets of Clement of Alexandriaâs hermeneutical theory and his exegetical practice. Although research on Clement has tended to emphasize his use of philosophical sources, Clement was important not only as a Christian philosopher, but also as a pioneer Christian exegete. His works constitute a crucial link in the tradition of Alexandrian exegesis, but his biblical exegesis has received much less attention than that of Philo or Origen. Topics discussed include how Clementâs methods of allegorical interpretation compare with those of Philo, Origen, and pagan exegetes of Homer, and his readings of particular texts such as Proverbs, the Sermon on the Mount, John 1, 1 John, and the Pauline letters.
Veronika ÄernuÅ¡ková, Ph.D. (2012), Masaryk University Brno, is Assistant Professor and Researcher at Palacký University Olomouc. Her publications include articles on Clement of Alexandriaâs biblical exegesis, and Czech translations of Clementâs works: Stromateis (books II, IV, and VII) and Paedagogus (in preparation).
Judith L. Kovacs, Ph.D. (1979), Columbia University, is Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Virginia. Her publications include Revelation, 1 Corinthians, and articles on patristic exegesis and Clement of Alexandria. She is series editor of Blackwell Bible Commentaries and John Chrysostomâs NT Commentaries.
Jana Plátová, Ph.D. (2007), Masaryk University Brno, is Assistant Professor and Reseacher at Palacký University Olomouc. She has published articles on Clement of Alexandriaâs commentary on Scripture, and Czech translations of Clementâs works: the Stromateis (books I and III), Eclogae Propheticae and fragments of the Hypotyposeis.
Contributors are: Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski, Veronika ÄernuÅ¡ková, Davide Dainese, Miklós Gyurkovics, Matyáš Havrda, Annewies van den Hoek, Judith L. Kovacs, Alain Le Boulluec, Jana Plátová, Ilaria L.E. Ramelli, Marco Rizzi, Johannes A. Steenbuch, and Ilaria Vigorelli.
Judith L. Kovacs, Ph.D. (1979), Columbia University, is Associate Professor Emerita at the University of Virginia. Her publications include Revelation, 1 Corinthians, and articles on patristic exegesis and Clement of Alexandria. She is series editor of Blackwell Bible Commentaries and John Chrysostomâs NT Commentaries.
Jana Plátová, Ph.D. (2007), Masaryk University Brno, is Assistant Professor and Reseacher at Palacký University Olomouc. She has published articles on Clement of Alexandriaâs commentary on Scripture, and Czech translations of Clementâs works: the Stromateis (books I and III), Eclogae Propheticae and fragments of the Hypotyposeis.
Contributors are: Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski, Veronika ÄernuÅ¡ková, Davide Dainese, Miklós Gyurkovics, Matyáš Havrda, Annewies van den Hoek, Judith L. Kovacs, Alain Le Boulluec, Jana Plátová, Ilaria L.E. Ramelli, Marco Rizzi, Johannes A. Steenbuch, and Ilaria Vigorelli.
"... A very useful and learned collection, with the theme of biblical exegesis running through as a read thread, which at points in this book becomes a golden one." - Mark Elliot, in: Theologische Literaturzeitung, 2018
Contents
Introduction. Clement as Scriptural Exegete: Overview and History of Research
Judith L. Kovacs
Comprehensive Bibliography on Clementâs Scriptural Interpretation
Jana Plátová
Part 1: Clementâs Exegetical Methods
Lâinterprétation de la Bible et le « genre symbolique » selon Clément dâAlexandrie
Alain Le Boulluec
The Mysteries of Scripture: Allegorical Exegesis and the Heritage of Stoicism, Philo, and Pantaenus
Ilaria L.E. Ramelli
The Bible in Alexandria: Clement between Philo and Origen
Marco Rizzi
Part 2: Clement between Philosophy and Biblical Theology
Negative Theology and Dialectics in Clement of Alexandriaâs Understanding of the Status and Function of Scripture
Johannes A. Steenbuch
Schesis and Trinitarian Thought in Clement of Alexandria: From Philosophy to Scriptural Interpretation
Ilaria Vigorelli
Clementâs Exegetical Interests in Stromateis VIII
Matyáš Havrda
Part 3: Clementâs Exegesis of Particular Biblical Texts
Clement of Alexandria and the Book of Proverbs
Annewies van den Hoek
Four Desires: Clement of Alexandria and the Sermon on the Mount
Veronika ÄernuÅ¡ková
Clement of Alexandriaâs Reception of the Gospel of John: Context, Creative Exegesis and Purpose
Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski
The Philosophical Problem of âPlaceâ in Clementâs Exegesis of the Prologue to the Gospel of John
Miklós Gyurkovics
Clementâs Exegesis of 1 John in the Adumbrationes
Davide Dainese
Reading the âDivinely Inspiredâ Paul: Clement of Alexandria in Conversation with âHeterodoxâ Christians, Simple Believers, and Greek Philosophers
Judith L. Kovacs
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Ancient Sources
Index of Subjects and Names
Introduction. Clement as Scriptural Exegete: Overview and History of Research
Judith L. Kovacs
Comprehensive Bibliography on Clementâs Scriptural Interpretation
Jana Plátová
Part 1: Clementâs Exegetical Methods
Lâinterprétation de la Bible et le « genre symbolique » selon Clément dâAlexandrie
Alain Le Boulluec
The Mysteries of Scripture: Allegorical Exegesis and the Heritage of Stoicism, Philo, and Pantaenus
Ilaria L.E. Ramelli
The Bible in Alexandria: Clement between Philo and Origen
Marco Rizzi
Part 2: Clement between Philosophy and Biblical Theology
Negative Theology and Dialectics in Clement of Alexandriaâs Understanding of the Status and Function of Scripture
Johannes A. Steenbuch
Schesis and Trinitarian Thought in Clement of Alexandria: From Philosophy to Scriptural Interpretation
Ilaria Vigorelli
Clementâs Exegetical Interests in Stromateis VIII
Matyáš Havrda
Part 3: Clementâs Exegesis of Particular Biblical Texts
Clement of Alexandria and the Book of Proverbs
Annewies van den Hoek
Four Desires: Clement of Alexandria and the Sermon on the Mount
Veronika ÄernuÅ¡ková
Clement of Alexandriaâs Reception of the Gospel of John: Context, Creative Exegesis and Purpose
Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski
The Philosophical Problem of âPlaceâ in Clementâs Exegesis of the Prologue to the Gospel of John
Miklós Gyurkovics
Clementâs Exegesis of 1 John in the Adumbrationes
Davide Dainese
Reading the âDivinely Inspiredâ Paul: Clement of Alexandria in Conversation with âHeterodoxâ Christians, Simple Believers, and Greek Philosophers
Judith L. Kovacs
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Ancient Sources
Index of Subjects and Names
Patrologists, Biblical scholars, theologians, and all interested in early interpretation of the Bible.