Clement of Alexandria

American  

noun

1. a.d. c150–c215, Greek Christian theologian and writer.

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Clement of Alexandria British  

noun

1. Saint. original name Titus Flavius Clemens. ?150–?215 _ad , Greek Christian theologian: head of the catechetical school at Alexandria; teacher of Origen. Feast day: Dec 5

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Clement of Alexandria

Even Clement of Alexandria, the first significant theologian to argue that the wealthy could be saved if they cultivated “spiritual poverty,” still insisted that ideally all goods should be held in common.

From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2017

The earliest discussion of the birthday is found in the 3rd-century writings of Clement of Alexandria, who raises seven potential dates, none of which correspond to Dec. 25.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2016

The solution of Clement of Alexandria, who also lived in the 2nd century, was less harsh.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nor with the learned Clement of Alexandria, whose high speculations led also into contempt of the world and its ways of science, art, and civilisation.

From Frauds and Follies of the Fathers A Review of the Worth of their Testimony to the Four Gospels by Wheeler, Joseph Mazzini

Clement of Alexandria cites this and adds a mystic and mathematical account of this suggestive figure 318.

From The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire by Glover, T. R. (Terrot Reaveley)