Early Apostolic Fathers Synthesis of Philosophies
Words: 748 Pages: 2 4636"In an effort to present a more palatable ideology to a generally disagreeable Mediterranean populace, the early apostolic fathers of the church attempted to synthesize new testament theology (Christianity), Judaism, and popular Greek philosophy of the time. Prime among the latter was Platonism, emerging from the famous Athenian academy with its eponymous founder. Despite their best efforts however, some primary platonic doctrine is rather contradictory to the core biblical narratives at the heart of both Christianity and Judaism. For example, […]