Hellenization Revisited - Shaping a Christian Response Within the Greco-Roman World

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 also look at the role of Hellenistic Judaism with its interests in Sophia. Co-published with the Institute for Christian Studies.

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By Wendy E. Helleman

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Wendy Helleman, Wendy E Helleman, Wendy E. Helleman, Institute for Christian Studies
• Publisher: University Press Of America
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780819195449
• ISBN: 978-0-8191-9544-9
• No. of pages: 475
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 224 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 930 g
• Series: Institute for Christian Studie; Institute for Christian Studies S.; Institute for Christian Studie; Institute for Christian Studies S.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Judentum, Geschichte der Religion, altes Rom, Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Gruppen, Andere Weltreligionen, Alte Religionen und Mythen