Description: Asceticism and Anthropology in Irenaeus and Clement (Oxford Early Christian Studies) [Paperback] Behr, John Product Overview Asceticism and Anthropology in Irenaeus and Clement examines the ways in which Irenaeus and Clement understood what it means to be human. By exploring these writings from within their own theological perspectives, John Behr also offers a theological critique of the prevailing approach to the asceticism of Late Antiquity. Writing before monasticism became the dominant paradigm of Christian asceticism, Irenaeus and Clement afford fascinating glimpses of alternative approaches. For Irenaeus, asceticism is the expression of man living the life of God in all dimensions of the body, that which is most characteristically human and in the image of God. Human existence as a physical being includes sexuality as a permanent part of the framework within which males and females grow towards God. In contrast, Clement depicts asceticism as man's attempt at a godlike life to protect the rational element, that which is distinctively human and in the image of God, from any possible disturbance and threat, or from the vulnerability of dependency, especially of a physical or sexual nature. Here human sexuality is strictly limited by the finality of procreation and abandoned in the resurrection. By paying careful attention to these two writers, Behr offers challenging material for the continuing task of understanding ourselves as human beings. Read more Details Publisher : Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (May 23, 2017) Language : English Paperback : 280 pages ISBN-10 : 4 ISBN-13 : 24 Item Weight : 12.5 ounces Dimensions : 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches Best Sellers Rank: #1,597,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #96 in Religious History (Books) #2,191 in General History of Religion #2,996 in History of Religions We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0198800223
ISBN10: 0198800223
ISBN13: 9780198800224
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Brand: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Number of Pages: 280 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Asceticism and Anthropology in Irenaeus and Clement
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2017
Subject: Christian Theology / History, Religious, General
Item Weight: 12.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: John Behr
Subject Area: Religion, Philosophy, Biography & Autobiography
Item Length: 8.5 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Series: Oxford Early Christian Studies
Format: Trade Paperback
