Athens and Jerusalem : The Philosophical Critique of Christianity in Late Antiquity and the Enlightenment.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schröder, Winfried.

Series:

Brill's Studies in Intellectual History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian philosophy.

Philosophy, Ancient.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : BRILL, 2022.

Summary:

This book explores the philosophical critique of Christianity from the late antiquity and Enlightenment periods, focusing on the intellectual synthesis between ancient philosophy, represented by 'Athens,' and Christianity, represented by 'Jerusalem.' It examines the historical conflicts and critiques posed by early Platonists like Celsus, Porphyry, and Emperor Julian, as well as the critiques that emerged during the Enlightenment, questioning the compatibility of these traditions. The author aims to reassess the perceived harmony and the cultural implications of this synthesis, highlighting contributions from influential philosophers such as Hegel and Nietzsche. The book is intended for scholars and students interested in the intersection of philosophy, religion, and history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Chapter 1 Philosophy and Christianity: The Occidental Synthesis

Chapter 2 The Return of the Ostracized

1 Late Antique Critics of Christianity in the Early Modern Era

1.1 Non-philosophical Works

1.2 Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius

1.3 Celsus

1.4 Fronto and the Pagan Caecilius in Minucius Felix's Octavius

1.5 Porphyry

1.6 The Anonymous Pagan in Macarius of Magnesia

1.7 The Bithynian 'Antistes Philosophiae'

1.8 Julian

1.9 Salustius [Salutius]

1.10 Hierocles and Philostratus

1.11 Plotinus

1.12 Alexander of Lycopolis

1.13 Iamblichus

1.14 Eunapius

1.15 Proclus

1.16 The viri novi in Arnobius, the Pagan Objections in Ambrosiaster and the Consultationes Zacchaei

2 Difficulties with Late Antiquity

Chapter 3 The Attack on Holy Scripture

Chapter 4 Philosophical-Theological Dissent

1 Faith

1.1 Alogos pistis: 'Blind Faith'

1.2 Ut omnes unum sint: The Unity in Faith and Intolerance

2 Miracles

2.1 Miracles in Ancient Philosophy and Christianity

2.1.1 From Plato to Philostratus

2.1.2 The Critics of Christianity

2.1.3 The Church Fathers

2.2 Arguments against the Christian Belief in Miracles

2.2.1 Miracles in Comparison

2.2.2 Eyewitness Accounts of Miracles

2.2.3 Miracles and the Natural Order

2.2.4 The Resurrection of Jesus

3 Morality

3.1 Vertus Outrées: Poverty, Humility, and the Other Cheek

3.2 External Justice and Easy Atonement: The Value of Moral Action

Chapter 5 Epilogue

Bibliography

Index of Biblical Passages

Index of Anonymous Texts

Index of Names

Mythological and Biblical Figures

Index of Subjects.

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Print version: Schröder, Winfried Athens and Jerusalem

ISBN:

9789004536135