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Routledge
202 Pages
by
Routledge
202 Pages
by
Routledge
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Athenagoras of Athens was a Christian thinker of the second century who engaged with contemporary philosophical thought in the matters of the divine, and the relationship of that divine to the material world. While clearly a Christian apologist, Athenagoras presents doctrines of God, of the Holy Trinity, and of other theological matters which clearly evidence an engagement with Greek philosophical... Read more
Chapter One Athenagoras: philosopher and theologian; Chapter Two Athenagoras' corpus: one lump or two?; Chapter Three Athenagoras and contemporary theological and philosophical conversations; Chapter Four How do we know about God? Epistemology; Chapter Five What do we know about God? First principles; Chapter Six Subordinate topics; Chapter Seven Influences on Athenagoras; Chapter Eight Conclusions;
Biography
Revd Dr David Rankin, Principal and Director of Studies in Church History, Trinity Theological College, Brisbane, Australia.
'This volume, which includes a bibliography and a subject index, reflects Rankin's deep grasp of the philosophical and theological issues at stake in the apologetic enterprise shared by educated Christians in the second century, and should serve as a standard introduction to Athenagoras for the coming generation.' Religious Studies Review
