"The Influence of Greek Ideas and Usages Upon the Christian Church" by Edwin Hatch is a historical exploration of how Greek philosophy and culture shaped the early Christian church's development. The book examines how Christianity shifted from Jesus's ethical teachings to the more structured doctrines of the Nicene Creed. The author highlights the importance of understanding the Greek mindset during the first few centuries AD, to understand how it influenced changes in religious belief. The opening chapters set the stage by emphasizing the need to carefully study various cultural, literary, and philosophical elements that contributed to Christianity's transformation.
The influence of Greek ideas and usages upon the Christian church
By Edwin Hatch
Discover how ancient Greek thought influenced Christian practices, shifting its focus from ethics to doctrines.
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About the AuthorEdwin Warren Hatch was an English theologian. He is best known as the author of the book Influence of Greek Ideas and Usages Upon the Christian Church, which was based on his 1888 Hibbert Lectures and which were edited and published following his death. He is also remembered as the composer of the hymn "Breathe on Me, Breath of God."
Edwin Warren Hatch was an English theologian. He is best known as the author of the book Influence of Greek Ideas and Usages Upon the Christian Church, which was based on his 1888 Hibbert Lectures and which were edited and published following his death. He is also remembered as the composer of the hymn "Breathe on Me, Breath of God."
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