The Influence Of Neoplatonism In Christianity

""The Influence of Neoplatonism in Christianity"" by W.K. Fleming is a scholarly work that explores the impact of Neoplatonic philosophy on the development of Christian theology. The book traces the history of Neoplatonism, a philosophical school that emerged in the third century AD and had a significant influence on the intellectual and spiritual life of the late ancient world. Fleming examines how the ideas of Neoplatonism were adopted and adapted by Christian thinkers such as Augustine, Dionysius the Areopagite, and Maximus the Confessor, and how these ideas shaped the development of Christian theology, particularly in the areas of Christology, the Trinity, and the nature of God. The book also explores the debates and controversies that arose as a result of the interaction between Neoplatonism and Christianity, and the ways in which Christian thinkers sought to reconcile the two traditions. Overall, ""The Influence of Neoplatonism in Christianity"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of the complex relationship between two of the most significant intellectual and spiritual traditions of the ancient world.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysticism in Christianity, by W. K. Fleming. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595773.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more