The Basis of Early Christian Theism

"The Basis of Early Christian Theism" by Lawrence Thomas Cole is a study that looks at the ideas and importance of arguments about God in the early days of Christianity, especially how they mixed with Greek philosophy. The author looks closely at the core beliefs about God during Christianity's early years and the intellectual environment of the time. The book shows how early Christian thinkers used and reacted to Greek and Roman ideas about God, while also creating a uniquely Christian way of thinking. It points out key people from Greek philosophy and early church leaders, talking about what they added to the idea of God. The book puts importance on the change from philosophical arguments to a more personal understanding of God through Christ, highlighting the importance of faith over just intellectual discussion. In doing so, the author shows the special nature of early Christian thinking and its reliance on revelation, different from the separate and theoretical arguments of earlier philosophers.