How Greek Philosophy Corrupted The Christian Concept Of God
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How Greek Philosophy Corrupted The Christian Concept Of God
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Author : Richard R. Hopkins
language : en
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
Release Date : 2023-02-14
How Greek Philosophy Corrupted The Christian Concept Of God written by Richard R. Hopkins and has been published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-14 with Religion categories.
This insightful book brings profound new insights to the Trinitarian doctrines of “orthodox” Christianity. With clear and precise documentation, the book shows how these doctrines migrated into early Christianity from Greek philosophy. The various aspects of Trinitarian belief are isolated, linked to their Greek sources, and carefully analyzed to show they differ radically from biblical teaching. The Writings of early Church Fathers, portrayed in their historical context, show that during the second century, theological concepts taught in Platonism were adopted as Christianity struggled to end Roman persecution. Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Stoic philosopher, was putting Christians to death because their belief did not conform to the Hellenized religion of the day. The book shows that the early church fathers sought to save their people’s lives by redefining the Christian God in Greek terms. Their efforts brought metaphysics to Christianity and ushered in concepts like the Trinity. After presenting the historical setting in which these philosophical errors were embraced as Christian doctrine, the book compares orthodox Christian theology today, called “classical theism,” to biblical teachings. The book identifies how Greek philosophy has influenced major attributes of God taught in classical theism. The book constitutes a major challenge to those who accept the tenants of classical theism but do not know the many aspects of their doctrine that are based on Greek philosophy.
Greek Philosophy And The Christian Notion Of God Maynooth Bicentenary
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Author : Gerard Watson
language : en
Publisher: International Scholars Publications
Release Date : 1999-05
Greek Philosophy And The Christian Notion Of God Maynooth Bicentenary written by Gerard Watson and has been published by International Scholars Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-05 with Philosophy categories.
Greek philosophy had formed the minds of the educated classes of the Roman Empire for centuries before the early Christians set out to spread their message there. If they wished to gain a hearing, therefore, the language of Greek philosophy was the language they had to speak. This venture was to have a long history and an enduring effect both upon Christianity itself and on the world that it was seeking to convince and convert.
A History Of The Concept Of God
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Author : Daniel A. Dombrowski
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2016-02-01
A History Of The Concept Of God written by Daniel A. Dombrowski and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-01 with Religion categories.
A history of the concept of God through the lens of process thought. Daniel A. Dombrowski explores the history of the concept of God from the perspective of neoclassical, or process, theism. His neoclassical approach assuages the current crisis in philosophical theism, caught between a defense of classical theism and assertions of religious skepticism. Instead, the work offers Charles Hartshorne’s notion of a God who always evolves, quite unlike the allegedly perfect figure of more traditional, and increasingly unsatisfactory, accounts. Dombrowski surveys the classical theists and their roots in ancient Greek philosophy before turning to contributions from the sixteenth through twentieth centuries, ultimately discussing twenty-three thinkers. The key figures in this history are Plato, who ironically provided the philosophical basis both for classical and neoclassical concepts, and three great figures in process theism: Henri Bergson, Alfred North Whitehead, and Hartshorne. The concept of God has a rich past; this book argues that it can have a rich future as well. Daniel A. Dombrowski is Professor of Philosophy at Seattle University. He is the author of many books, including Hartshorne and the Metaphysics of Animal Rights; Rawls and Religion: The Case for Political Liberalism; and A Platonic Philosophy of Religion: A Process Perspective, all published by SUNY Press.
Philosophy And Development Of Religion Origin And Development Of Christianity
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Author : Otto Pfleiderer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
Philosophy And Development Of Religion Origin And Development Of Christianity written by Otto Pfleiderer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Christianity categories.
The Influence Of Greek Philosophy On Western Christianity
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Author : Mark R Anderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-15
The Influence Of Greek Philosophy On Western Christianity written by Mark R Anderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-15 with categories.
Why do so many American and European Christians struggle with believing for and operating in the supernatural? Many go through a lifetime and rarely if ever see a miracle or experience anything supernatural! The reason is because in the West we have been programmed to walk in and believe in the of the separation of the natural and spiritual realms. This dogma originated around 400AD when strains of Greek philosophy mingled with Western Christianity. Many are ignorant about this influence but follow religious traditions and are influenced by a Western mindset passed down from that time period. In this book we expose the impact of Greek philosophy on Western Christianity! Were you were raised to mostly believe the religious traditions of men rather than what Jesus taught? Would you be interested in finding out where that belief came from and compare it to what the early church embraced? In our travels worldwide, experiencing many different cultures we can see that most Western Christians are more influenced by Greek philosophy than they are by the Bible. In Part I we look at the history of Greek philosophy during the time of Jesus right up to the present. We look at leaders in Europe who were greatly influenced by Greek philosophy and brought that mentality into Western Christianity. In this book we compare the influence of Greek philosophy in Western Christianity to what Jesus and the early church taught, so you can easily make a distinction between the two. We also examine beliefs that came from the influence of Greek Philosophy, such vows of poverty, views on politics, vow of chastity, sex in marriage, views on physical suffering and does God have complete control of this earth! We seek to strike the proper balance and compare it all with what the scriptures say regarding these issues. Don't settle for a powerless Christian lifestyle when you can easily be walking in the power of Holy Spirit, affecting the atmosphere around you for the better. Sometimes we must unlearn and embrace change for the better if Holy Spirit is in it! We often have been in meetings or met people in India and Nepal who have seen Jesus face to face, seen angels and had supernatural encounters that radically transformed them. This can happen in North America and Europe with a renewed mind, that connects both the spiritual/invisible realm and physical/visible realms together as one. God is no respecter of persons ( see Romans 2:11). What He does for one He can easily do for another.
The Flight From Humanity
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Author : R. J. Rushdoony
language : en
Publisher: Chalcedon Foundation
Release Date : 2014-02-18
The Flight From Humanity written by R. J. Rushdoony and has been published by Chalcedon Foundation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-18 with Religion categories.
The greatest threats to Christianity are those that are most unknown to the average Christian. The most difficult threats to discern are those that are blended into our very worldview - the ones that we think are true. The Scripture warns, "If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!" (Mt. 6:23), i.e., the worst kind of darkness is the darkness we think is light. One of the most neglected but pervasive threats to the Christian world and life view is that of neoplatonism. This leftover of ancient Greek philosophy is grounded upon a dual aspect to reality: It views that which is form or spirit (such as mind) as good an that which is physical (flesh) as evil. Neoplatonism is a "dialectical" philosophy that tries to reconcile two basically hostile concepts and retain both within its system. Neoplatonism presents man's dilemma as a metaphysical one, whereas Scripture presents it as a moral problem. Basing Christianity on this false neoplatonic idea will always shirt the faith away from the Biblical perspective. Modern ideas of spirituality have developed into a form of over against the Biblical model where the Spirit of God is active in the world and in the person to work out the will of God. Too many Christians believe they can escape sin if they can escape the material world. But Scripture says all of man fell into sin, not just his flesh. Flight From Humanity is a revealing look into the nature and effect of neoplatonism on contemporary Christian thought, and it offers sound Biblical solutions for the believer who desires to fully serve God.
The God Of Philosophy
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Author : Roy Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-03
The God Of Philosophy written by Roy Jackson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-03 with Philosophy categories.
For centuries philosophers have argued about the existence and nature of God. Do we need God to explain the origins of the universe? Can there be morality without a divine source of goodness? How can God exist when there is so much evil and suffering in the world? All these questions and many more are brought to life with clarity and style in The God of Philosophy. The arguments for and against God's existence are weighed up, along with discussion of the meaning of religious language, the concept of God and the possibility of life after death. This new edition brings the debate right up to date by exploring the philosophical arguments of the new atheists such as Richard Dawkins, as well as considering what the latest discoveries in science can tell us about why many believe in the existence of the divine.
Eastern Christianity And Late Antique Philosophy
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2020-06-29
Eastern Christianity And Late Antique Philosophy written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-29 with Religion categories.
The essays in Eastern Christianity and Late Antique Philosophy provide valuable insights into the central role of philosophical ideas in a period when paganism was in decline and Eastern Christians were forging their community identities.
The Death Of God
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Author : Frederiek Depoortere
language : en
Publisher: T&T Clark
Release Date : 2008-04-28
The Death Of God written by Frederiek Depoortere and has been published by T&T Clark this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-28 with Religion categories.
A fascinating investigation into the history of the concept of God through Greek philosophy, Mediaeval theology, the Reformation to Early Modern philosophy.
God And Philosophy
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Author : Etienne Gilson
language : en
Publisher: New Haven, Yale U. P
Release Date : 1941
God And Philosophy written by Etienne Gilson and has been published by New Haven, Yale U. P this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1941 with God categories.