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Hellenization Reconsidered
Wendy E. Helleman
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Description for Hellenization Reconsidered
Paperback. This volume focuses on the role of Judaism, particularly that of Philo, and of Gnosticism, as two important forces shaping the response of early Christianity to the Graeco-Roman culture of the time. It re-examines Greek philosophy from the perspectives of Hellenistic Judaism and Gnostic texts. Series: Institute for Christian Studies S. Num Pages: 475 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HPCA; HRCC1; HRJ; HRKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 32. Weight in Grams: 726.
This volume focuses on the role of Judaism, particularly that of Philo, and of Gnosticism, as two important forces shaping the response of early Christianity to the Hellenistic Greco-Roman culture of its time. The sections which examine Hellenistic Judaism investigate themes from Greek philosophy, like 'reason controlling the passions,' which are also crucial in shaping Philo's perception of the feminine. The manner in which Jewish authors of this period attempt to synthesize Old Testament with Greek philosophical themes like creation/cosmology receives specific treatment. Essays dealing with Gnosticism re-examine themes from Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle in Gnostic documents, but ... Read more
This volume focuses on the role of Judaism, particularly that of Philo, and of Gnosticism, as two important forces shaping the response of early Christianity to the Hellenistic Greco-Roman culture of its time. The sections which examine Hellenistic Judaism investigate themes from Greek philosophy, like 'reason controlling the passions,' which are also crucial in shaping Philo's perception of the feminine. The manner in which Jewish authors of this period attempt to synthesize Old Testament with Greek philosophical themes like creation/cosmology receives specific treatment. Essays dealing with Gnosticism re-examine themes from Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle in Gnostic documents, but ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
475
Condition
New
Series
Institute for Christian Studies S.
Number of Pages
475
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780819195449
SKU
V9780819195449
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Reviews for Hellenization Reconsidered
...a rich collection of essays. I am sure it will contribute greatly to a renewal of interest in one of the major themes in the history of Christian doctrine.
Paul Hubert, Laval University, Montreal To a century-old debate new voices are added. More than voices, a whole choir of concentrated and well-focused statements declares loud and clear that Harnack's ... Read more
Paul Hubert, Laval University, Montreal To a century-old debate new voices are added. More than voices, a whole choir of concentrated and well-focused statements declares loud and clear that Harnack's ... Read more