philosophies were but stepping-stones, leading up to
Christ.^13
Clement persevered in teaching and writing until the
persecution of Septimus Serverus put an end to all his
activities. As the fury gained momentum, his friends
persuaded him to leave his homeland and settle in Asia
Minor. He died, however, shortly after, even while his
compatriots were still in the throes of the persecutors. The
School of Alexandria was virtually closed. Fire and sword
held sway, sweeping all else before them, and the powers of
darkness seemed for the moment victorious. But the martyrs
who faced the fire and the sword, faced them with the firm
faith that the Power of Light would doubtlessly overcome
the power of darkness. As for Clement, he died in peace,
away from his beloved Alexandria, and from the School he
loved and served so well.
elle
(Elle)
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