The Angelic Spirit in Early Christianity : Justin , the Martyr and Philosopher
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In the conclusion of his article entitled “The Angelic Spirit in Early Judaism,” John R. Levison invited the scholarly community to use his work as “a suitable foundation for discussion of the angelic spirit” in early Christianity. A few years later, in his study of angelomorphic christology, Charles A. Gieschen highlighted the need for similar work in the field of early pneumatology. The case for angelomorphic pneumatology has been argued at length with respect to the Book of Revelation, the Shepherd of Hermas, and Clement of Alexandria. This essay contributes to the discussion by pursuing the occurrence of the “angelic spirit” in the writings of Justin Martyr.
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