Irenaeus’ Theology in Second-Century Platonism and Christianity

As scholars have come to appreciate Irenaeus’ use of philosophy, emphasis has fallen on his use of pre-Socratic traditions. This emphasis stands in stark contrast to the typical emphasis scholars place on Platonic themes in second-century Christian theologies. This article argues that Platonic resou...

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Main Author: McCashen, Grayden (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Oxford University Press 2024
In: The journal of theological studies
Year: 2024, Volume: 75, Issue: 1, Pages: 148-169
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Irenaeus, Lugdunensis 140-202, Adversus haereses / Xenophanes 570 BC-460 BC / Aristoteles 384 BC-322 BC, De Melisso, Xenophane, Gorgia / Alkinoos ca. 2. Jh. / Platonism / Attributes of God / Simplicity of God
RelBib Classification:KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
NBC Doctrine of God
TB Antiquity
VA Philosophy
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