Christos Didaskalos

ISBN-13: 9783836466905 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008

Oleh Kindiy

Opis

The study shows how Clement connects his disitnctive christology to the images of the New Song, the didaskalos, and High Priest. Clements conception of Gods logos embedded in these images permeates in a comprehensive fashion the social, ethno-cultural, and specifically religious reality of late second century Alexandria. Christian paideia is the innermost component and vehicle through which Clements theological program fuses the New Song theme with the mystical reading of the image of Christ the High Priest. Clements conceptions of Christian paideia and divine didaskalos are not simply figurative and interpretative categories of reality and quests for the identity of Jesus from Nazareth. They constitute a totality that calls for a change and concrete action that requires a lifetime commitment and a specific daily manner of conduct. The pedagogical approach adopts a form of persuasion through language. This theological rhetoric is augmented by the employment of pens and books, compositions, rehearsals, interpretation, and proclamation of Christian values.

O autorze

Oleh Kindiy, Ph.D. in Theology, Specialization in Historical Theology, The Catholic University of America; MA in Theology (equivalent), L'viv Theological Academy (LTA), L'viv, Ukraine; BA in Education, Pedagogical College, L'viv, UkraineProfessional. Assistant Dean, Theology Department, Ukrainian Catholic University, L'viv, Ukraine