Paedagogus

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Paedagogus is an early Christian ethical and instructional treatise by Clement of Alexandria that offers moral guidance and practical advice for Christian living.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian ethical treatise
instructional treatise
theological work
alternativeName The Instructor NERFINISHED
associatedWith Alexandrian theology NERFINISHED
author Clement of Alexandria NERFINISHED
dateWritten late 2nd century
discusses behavior at banquets
clothing and adornment
food and drink
marriage and family life
sexual conduct
speech and conversation
use of wealth
emphasizes education of the whole person
harmony between philosophy and Christian faith
ethicalOrientation ascetic tendencies
moderation and self-control
focusesOn formation of Christian character
imitation of Christ as teacher
followedBy Stromata NERFINISHED
genre didactic literature
moral instruction
influenced later Christian moral theology
patristic ethical writings
intendedAudience baptized Christians
catechized believers
language Ancient Greek
literaryForm prose
numberOfBooks 3
partOf Clement of Alexandria’s trilogy NERFINISHED
placeOfOrigin Alexandria NERFINISHED
precededBy Protrepticus NERFINISHED
preservedIn Greek manuscript tradition
religiousTradition Christianity
studiedIn Christian ethics
early Christian studies
patristics
subjectMatter Christian ethics
Christian lifestyle
moral guidance
practical advice for daily conduct
theologicalTheme Christ as the divine pedagogue NERFINISHED
integration of faith and daily life

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