'Confesions' 7, 9: what has Athens to do with Jerusalem?

Abstract: A heated debate in the west in Late Antiquity involved the relationship between classical culture and Christianity and between classical and biblical learning. One prominent Christian bishop believed that Christians must deparate themselves as much as possible from pagan society in order n...

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Author:Ronald Herzman
Published: S.n., s.l., 1997
Volume:79
Pages:49-60
Periodical:Journal of Education
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Augustine writer > Ancient literary culture
- Works > Confessiones > Conf. VII > Conf. VII, 9
Status:Active
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Summary:Abstract: A heated debate in the west in Late Antiquity involved the relationship between classical culture and Christianity and between classical and biblical learning. One prominent Christian bishop believed that Christians must deparate themselves as much as possible from pagan society in order not be corrupted by it. Another scholar held an opposing view. St. Augustine of Hippo's important document 'Confessions' describes this debate and articulates it in Book 7.9, which is analyzed.