Esoteric Hermeneutics and the Hidden Meanings in Scripture

This chapter delves into the concept of esoteric hermeneutics used by cultivated Christian Platonists like Clement and Tertullian to find hidden meanings in the Gospels. It explores the four levels of meaning in Clement's hermeneutical methodology and discusses the decoding of scripture and fulfillment of prophecy over time. The chapter also examines examples of Clement's esoteric reading, including his interpretation of a passage in Psalms to explain the idea of a Gnostic Christian pitching his tent in God.