Save

Galenus Christianus? The Doctrine of Demonstration in Stromata VIII and the Question of its Source

In: Vigiliae Christianae
Author:
Matyáš Havrda Centre for Patristic, Medieval and Renaissance Texts, Palacký University Olomouc Czech Republic

Search for other papers by Matyáš Havrda in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Close
Download Citation Get Permissions

Access options

Get access to the full article by using one of the access options below.

Institutional Login

Log in with Open Athens, Shibboleth, or your institutional credentials

Login via Institution

Purchase

Buy instant access (PDF download and unlimited online access):

$40.00

The article is a source-critical study of the doctrine of demonstration in the so-called eighth book of Stromata by Clement of Alexandria. After an overview of the doctrine, as presented in Str. VIII 3,1-15,1, it examines parallels in philosophical literature, especially in the writings of Galen. This examination brings to light correspondences (not all of which have been previously noted) whose number and proximity opens the question of the relation between Galen and the source of Stromata VIII. After considering three explanations to account for these similarities, the article proposes that Galen’s lost writing on demonstration could be Clement’s source.

Content Metrics

All Time Past 365 days Past 30 Days
Abstract Views 232 58 6
Full Text Views 132 1 0
PDF Views & Downloads 42 2 0