Born probably 150 CE in Athens, Clement was a key figure in early Christianity with wide knowledge of Greek literature and culture. His "Exhortation to the Greeks" to give up their gods and turn to Christ shows familiarity with the mystery cults. "The Ric
Born probably 150 CE in Athens, Clement was a key figure in early Christianity with wide knowledge of Greek literature and culture. His "Exhortation to the Greeks" to give up their gods and turn to Christ shows familiarity with the mystery cults. "The Rich Man s Salvation" is a homily that offers a glimpse of Clement s public teaching.
