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Henny Fiskå Hägg on Clement’s Apophatic Writing

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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Clement of Alexandria: Exploring Apophatic Theology

This chapter delves into Clement of Alexandria's emphasis on apophatic theology and his use of negative theology to describe God. It discusses his interpretation of biblical verses and his theology of the logos as the intermediary between creation and the creator. The chapter also explores the concept of esotericism in Christianity and the different levels of faith within the religion.

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