Cultural memory in early christianity: Clement of Alexandria and the history of religions by Stroumsa, G

'All is pure for the pure’: redefining purity and defilement in early Greek Christianity, from Paul to Origen by Blidstein, M

“…<p>This thesis examines the meanings of purification practices and purity concepts in early Christian culture, as they were articulated and formed by Greek Christian authors of the first three centuries, from Paul to Origen. …”

The Greek and Jewish Origins of Docetism: A New Proposal by Goldstein, R, Stroumsa, G

“…Despite the amount of work on Docetic trends in early Christianity, in particular in the last generations, thanks to the renewed interest in Gnosticism after the Nag Hammadi discovery, the origins of Docetism remain obscure. …”

Christ's laughter: Docetic origins reconsidered by Stroumsa, G

“…One of the most radical heresies of early Christianity, Docetism, maintained that Jesus did not really die on the cross but only appeared to do so. …”