The Christian Platonists of Alexandria

The Christian Platonists of Alexandria is a historical book written by Charles Bigg. The book is a comprehensive study of the Christian Platonists who lived in Alexandria during the early centuries of Christianity. The author explores the philosophy and teachings of these influential thinkers, including Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and Plotinus. The book discusses the role of Platonism in shaping early Christian theology and examines the influence of Christian thought on the development of Platonism. The author also delves into the political and social context of Alexandria during this time, providing valuable insights into the intellectual climate of the city. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, theology, and early Christianity. It is a thorough and well-researched study that provides a fascinating look into the lives and ideas of some of the most important Christian thinkers of the ancient world.1886. Eight lectures preached before the University of Oxford in the year 1886 on the foundation of the late Rev. John Bampton, Canon of Salisbury.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.