Neoplatonism in Relation to Christianity - An Essay

Originally published in 1908, this book discusses the relationship between Neoplatonism, Christianity and the Roman world.

List of contents

1. Roman religion in the third century; 2. Earlier systems of Greek philosophy; 3. The first beginnings of Christian philosophy; 4. The history of Neoplatonism; 5. The relations between Neoplatonism and Christianity; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1908, this book expanded upon the content of an essay which was awarded the Hulsean Prize in 1901. The text discusses the relationship between Neoplatonism, Christianity and the Roman world. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in classical religion and philosophy and the development of Christianity.

Product details

• Authors: Charles Elsee, Elsee Charles
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.05.2014
• EAN: 9781107646025
• ISBN: 978-1-107-64602-5
• No. of pages: 158
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; PHILOSOPHY / Religious, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Philosophy of religion, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500