Author Faculty (Discipline)

Theology

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2012

Journal

Andrews University Seminary Studies

Volume Number

50

Issue Number

1

Page Numbers

5-24

ISSN

0003-2980

Embargo Period

12-1-2017

ANZSRC / FoR Code

220401 Christian Studies (incl. Biblical Studies and Church History)

Reportable Items (HERDC/ERA)

C1

Abstract

Among the ancient schools of theology, Alexandria holds special prominence. The school began about 185 a.d. for the exclusive purpose of instructing converts from paganism to Christianity. Very quickly, and under the leadership of its principal theologians, Clement and Origen, it evolved into a major theological think-tank of ancient Christianity. On one hand, the school played an important role in spurring the development of many Christian doctrines, including the doctrines of God, Christ, the Trinity, and salvation. On the other, however, theological aberrations incontrovertibly present in the thought of the Alexandrian thinkers left a troubling legacy. These errors have never been completely eradicated from Christian theology, have persisted throughout the centuries, and continue to periodically resurface in various theological circles, including Adventism. In recent years, a version of an ancient error closely resembling Alexandrian subordinationism1 has resurfaced within some factions of the Adventist community.

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Comments

Used by permission: Andrews University Seminary Studies and the author.

© Andrews University Seminary Studies 2012

Darius Jankiewicz is affiliated with Avondale College of Higher Education as a Conjoint Senior Lecturer.

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