The Preparation For Christianity In The Ancient World

By Robert Mark Wenley

Book Overview

The Preparation For Christianity In The Ancient World by R. M. Wenley is a comprehensive study of the cultural, philosophical, and religious foundations that paved the way for the emergence of Christianity in the ancient world. The author explores the intellectual and spiritual milieu of the Mediterranean world during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, tracing the development of various religious traditions, philosophical schools, and cultural practices that influenced the emergence of Christianity.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the mystery religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Stoicism, and the Jewish and Greco-Roman worldviews. The author examines the ways in which these traditions intersected and influenced each other, and how they contributed to the emergence of Christianity as a distinct religious movement.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the ancient world that contributed to the preparation for Christianity. These include the philosophical and religious background of the Mediterranean world, the emergence of the mystery religions, the influence of Judaism on the ancient world, and the rise of Gnosticism and Neoplatonism.Overall, The Preparation For Christianity In The Ancient World is a scholarly and insightful exploration of the cultural and intellectual milieu that gave rise to Christianity, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and philosophical context in which the religion emerged.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: 1430476648
• ISBN13: 9781430476641
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"