Clement of Alexandria

Review of the hardback: 'Eric Osborn has written what will surely become the standard introduction to the thought of Clement of Alexandria. Osborn's treatment provides a detailed analysis and careful appreciation of the thought of Clement. It will not only serve as a standard text on this topic, but, moreover, opens up fresh ways of understanding this highly significant early Christian figure.' Expository Times

Review of the hardback: '… combines the fermented wisdom of fifty years with the exhileration of one who has rediscovered a friend of his youth … this is the most astute, the most impassioned and the most learned introduction to Clement's thought that has yet been offered to the English-speaking reader.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Review of the hardback: 'This book is indeed analytic … But the book is also synthetic. Osborn brings together Clement's often scattered statements on given themes and shows how these fit together to form a 'pilgrim theology'. A remarkable feature of the book is the notion, advanced more than once, that Clement's path-breaking 'fusion of faith with Plato's search for the best reason' … this rewarding book is demanding … Osborn provides helpful summary bibliography … a subject index, and indices of citations from Clement, the Bible, and ancient authors … This book deserves to be read widely, by patrologists, scholars of classical philosophy, historians of the early Church, theologians, and those working in relating fields. Students of Clement, in particular, will be grateful for Osborn's continued commitment to teach through writing.' Andrew Dinan, Ave Maria University

Review of the hardback: 'This book deserves to be read widely, by patrologists, scholars of classical philosophy, historians of the early Church, theologians, and those working in related fields. Students of Clement, in particular, will be grateful for Osborn's continued commitment to teach through writing.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review