Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.
Afterlife / disagree
Clement of Alexandria
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Open interactive church history leader page2nd-3rd CenturyAlexandriaearly
Teacher and theologian who sought to harmonize faith and Greek philosophy.
Theological Positions
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The intermediate state is conscious.
Afterlife / agree
There are degrees of reward in heaven.
Afterlife / stronglyAgree
Angels are real spiritual beings.
Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree
Christians can be demon-possessed.
Angels & Demons / disagree
Demons can possess people today.
Angels & Demons / agree
Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.
Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree
The biblical Exodus involved approximately 2 million Israelites.
Archaeology & History / neutral
The biblical giants (Nephilim) were real physical beings of extraordinary size.
Archaeology & History / neutral
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the authentic burial location of Jesus.
Archaeology & History / neutral
Writings
Address on the Salvation of the Rich
Alternate title/version of the above treatise, preserved in some manuscripts; reiterates stewardship and detachment from riches.
Source: Address on the Salvation of the Rich
View WritingExhortation to the Heathen
Apologetic work urging pagans to abandon idolatry and embrace the Logos, Jesus Christ.
Source: Exhortation to the Heathen
View WritingFragments
Collection of short quotations and lost writings attributed to Clement, preserved in later authors.
Source: Fragments
View WritingStromata
Multi-volume ‘miscellanies’ weaving together philosophy and Scripture to lead believers toward mature knowledge (gnosis).
Source: Stromata (Miscellanies)
View WritingThe Instructor Book 1
The first of a three-book treatise offering moral and spiritual instruction to new Christians, focusing on daily conduct and virtue.
Source: The Instructor (Paedagogus)
View WritingWho is the Rich Man that Shall be Saved?
Exegetical sermon on Mark 10:17-31 teaching that wealth can be used virtuously when held lightly in love.
Source: Who is the Rich Man that Shall be Saved?
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