Knowledge and Religious Authority in the Pseudo-Clementines

Name: Knowledge and Religious Authority in the Pseudo-Clementines | Situating the 'Recognitions' in Fourth Century Syria
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Situating the 'Recognitions' in Fourth Century Syria

Nicole Kelley(Autor*in)

Mohr Siebeck (Verlag)

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Erschienen im Dezember 2019

XII, 250 Seiten

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Cover
Titel
Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Studying the Pseudo-Clementines
Introduction
Overview of Pseudo-Clementine Literature
The Pseudo-Clementine Narrative
The Grundschrift
The Homilies
The Recognitions
History of Scholarship
The Dispute with Appion and the Philosophical Source
Bardaisan's (or Philippus') Book of the Laws of the Countries
Argument and Chapter Outline
Theoretical Framework
Taking a New Look at the Pseudo-Clementines
Chapter 2: Philosophers and the Quest for Philosophical Truth
Introduction
What Does it Mean to be a Philosopher?
Philosophical Training: Clement, Niceta, and Aquila
Ornate Speech: The Philosophical Opponents
Simple and Brief Speech: Barnabas and Peter
The Quest for Philosophical Truth
Providence
Creation
Judgment
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Astrologers and the Problem with Astral Determinism
Introduction
Astrological Expertise and Knowledge
The Opponent(s)
The Protagonists
Astrological Knowledge
Arguments for and against Astral Determinism
Argument One: Prayer, Worship, and Human Virtue
Argument Two: The Sun, Moon, and Stars
Argument Three: The Demon Connection
Argument Four: Laws and Customs
Argument Five: Personal Experience
Conclusion
Chapter 4: The Followers of the True Prophet
Introduction
The True Prophet is the Only Source of Certain Knowledge
Prophetic Knowledge is Unquestionably True
The True Prophet's Knowledge is Unique
Prophetic Knowledge is Superior to Other Forms of Knowledge
Personal Companionship
Peter Was the Disciple of the True Prophet
Peter Was Sent by the True Prophet
Clement Was a Faithful and Constant Disciple of Peter
Faithful Memory
Clement Has a Good Memory
Peter and Clement Recite and Meditate on the True Prophet's Words
Peter Preaches What Jesus Taught
Everything in its Right Place
Divine Knowledge Has a Proper Order
Peter and his Followers Teach in Proper Order
James as Authenticator of Prophetic Knowledge
Conclusion
Chapter 5: The Recognitions and its Fourth-Century Syrian Context
Introduction
Locating the Recognitions
Religious Diversity in Fourth-Century Syria
Bardesanites
Marcionites
Manichees
"Arians"
Philosophers
Pagans
Jews and "Judaizing Christians"
Julian
The Recognitions in the Light of Fourth-Century Syria: Four Observations
Observation One
Observation Two
Observation Three
Observation Four
Apostolic Authority and the Rhetoric of Authenticity in Fourth-Century Syria
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index of Ancient Sources
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Subjects and Key Terms

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