Abstract

This chapter discusses relationship between prayer and knowledge in Clement of Alexandria, especially focusing on seventh book of Stromateis . The seventh book of Stromateis sums up many of Clement's central ideas concerning Christian's life in world, his responsibilities and duties, towards his neighbour as well as God. It also deals extensively with topic of prayer and has been called the oldest Christian theological statement on this subject, the first sustained Christian treatment of as well as the final account of his teaching. Though Clement also emphasizes communal purpose of prayer and highly values idea of Christians manifesting the unity of he gives particular attention to personal, even contemplative, or silent prayer. In addition to knowledge and prayer, terms like contemplation, faith, spiritual progress, deification, and love are treated, being all relevant to Clement's description of Christian 'gnostic'. Keywords:Clement of Alexandria; Stromateis

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