The contributors of the present volume approach the Pseudo-Clementine Homilies or Klementia as an original rhetorical, and philosophical novel from late antique Syria. They focus on the role of rhetorical education, Sophistic traditions, ancient philosophy, and theological discussions in this narrative and its reflections on the concept of truth.

The contributors of this volume set out to explore some new approaches to the fourth-century Christian novel traditionally known as the Pseudo-Clementine Homilies or Klementia . They raise and answer questions about this narrative by approaching it as an original rhetorical, and philosophical novel. The volume seeks to improve understanding of this text as a late antique novel with its own textual unity. It pays attention both to its literary qualities as well as to the role of rhetorical education, the reception of Sophistic traditions, and ancient philosophy. It includes theological reflections and discusses the role of the Homilistic author, his skills in the field of paideia , and his reflections on truth. In this way, the contributors offer new insights into the Pseudo-Clementine Homilies as a unique novel from late antique Syria.

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Born 1994; studied Classical Philology; currently member of the Assistant Academic Staff in the Department of Philosophy and Moral Sciences at Ghent University. Born 1968; studied Classical Philology and Philosophy; currently Full Professor of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, and History of Christianity at Ghent.