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Clement of Alexandria was a prominent theologian in the 2nd to 3rd centuries AD, known as one of the founders of the Alexandrian Church. His writings had a profound impact on the development of Christian theology, particularly his works 'The Stromata' and 'Against the Gnostics'.

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“It is far better to be happy than to have our bodies act as graveyards to animals.”

Body Animal Graveyard

Author:Clement of Alexandria

“It is absolutely impossible at the same time to be a man of understanding and not to be ashamed to gratify the body.”

Men Body Understanding Impossible Ashamed Be A Man

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Clement of Alexandria (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Clement of Alexandria (Illustrated)

“It is far better to be happy than to have your bodies act as graveyards for animals. Accordingly, the apostle [St.] Matthew partook of seeds, nuts and vegetables, without meat.”

Body Animal Seeds Your Body Meat Nuts Vegetables Animal Rights Apostles Graveyard Matthew St Matthew

Author:Clement of Alexandria

“If in this life there are so many ways for purification and repentance, how much more should there be after death! The purification of souls, when separated from the body, will be easier. We can set no limits to the agency of the Redeemer; to redeem, to rescue, to discipline, is his work, and so will he continue to operate after this life.”

Ifs Way Should Soul Body Discipline Easier Limits This Life Agency Repentance Rescue After Death Redeemer Purification

Author:Clement of Alexandria

About the Author

Born: 150
Died: 215
Known for: Theologian
Quotes: 68

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MiscellaniesRelated source material

Volume 12. The Writings of Clement of AlexandriaRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Clement of Alexandria (Illustrated)Related source material

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Exhortation to the HeathenRelated source material

The InstructorRelated source material

The Sacred Writings of Clement of Alexandria (Annotated Edition)Related source material

Le Pédagogue, Tome 1Related source material

Miscellanies Book VII: The Greek TextRelated source material

On the Salvation of the Rich ManRelated source material

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