Why did St. Clement of Alexandria compare Greek philosophy with the Law of Moses?

St. Clement of Alexandria compared Greek philosophy to the Law of Moses because he viewed both as preparatory disciplines that lead individuals toward the truth, which he identified as being personified in the Logos.12

By framing philosophy as a pedagogical tool for the Greeks equivalent to the role the Mosaic tradition played for the Jews, Clement sought to make Christian beliefs intelligible to those educated within the Greek paideia (educational curriculum). His goal was to demonstrate that Christianity was the fulfillment of these traditions, thereby enabling believers to witness effectively within the Hellenistic culture of his time.12