Angelomorphic Pneumatology: Clement of Alexandria and Other Early Christian Witnesses

by Bogdan Gabriel Bucur

This monograph on Clement of Alexandria's pneumatology supplemented by studies of Revelation, Shepherd of Hermas, Justin Martyr, and Aphrahat, shows that the complex theological articulation of angelomorphic pneumatology, binitarianism, and spirit christology constitutes a relatively widespread phenomenon in early Christianity.

238 pages, Hardcover

First published May 20, 2009

Reviews

[Thomas]

This book reinvigorated my interest in the transitory theology from the Hebraic understanding of the scriptures into the Cappadochian "Christian Hellenism". Fr. Bogdan was a key influence in my personal understanding and development of the Orthodox worldview in comparison to other "Christian" worldviews. More specifically, on the purpose of theology as a supplement to the divine life of the church, as reactions developed to defeat the heresiarchs, and to give us greater understanding in prayer and reading the scriptures. In my attempt to understand the nuances of early church doctrines, Fr. Bogdan's analysis of Clement of Alexandria's Angelomorphic Pneumatology, and its contrast to that of other contemporary expositors, grew my understanding greatly about the process of theosis.

[Dan]

Awesome book, my review here:

http://rbecs.org/2012/12/17/bucur/