| Early Christian Thought and the Classical Tradition Contributor(s): Chadwick, Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198266731 ISBN-13: 9780198266730 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $62.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1984 Annotation: This enlightening study examines the relationship of the early Christians to the classical tradition. Based on the work of the Christian thinkers, Justine, Clement of Alexandria, and Origen, and existing pagan criticism of the Church, the book illustrates how rejection of the classical tradition combined with profound acceptance of its humanism were synthesized by the early Church. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Theology - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Dewey: 180 |
| Lexile Measure: 1760 |
| Series: Academic Paperback |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 4.87" W x 8.23" (0.47 lbs) 182 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This enlightening study examines the relationship of the early Christians to the classical tradition. Based on the work of the Christian thinkers, Justine, Clement of Alexandria, and Origen, and existing pagan criticism of the Church, the book illustrates how rejection of the classical tradition combined with profound acceptance of its humanism were synthesized by the early Church. |