The Christian Platonists of Alexandria

By Charles Bigg

Book Overview

The Christian Platonists of Alexandria is a book written by Charles Bigg that explores the influence of Platonism on early Christianity, particularly in Alexandria, Egypt. The book examines the works and ideas of several influential Christian thinkers, including Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and Athanasius, and how they integrated Platonic philosophy into their theology. Bigg argues that the Christian Platonists of Alexandria were able to reconcile the ideas of Plato with Christian doctrine, creating a unique and influential theological tradition. The book also discusses the controversies and debates that arose among these thinkers and how their ideas were received by the wider Christian community. Overall, The Christian Platonists of Alexandria provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the intersection of Platonism and Christianity in the early years of the faith.1886. Eight lectures preached before the University of Oxford in the year 1886 on the foundation of the late Rev. John Bampton, Canon of Salisbury.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162579021
• ISBN13: 9781162579023
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"