2.04 The Rise of Christianity
Resources supporting the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality discussion group, Season 2, Session 2.4 – The Rise of Christianity
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Issue: Religion and philosophy
The Rise of Christianity: How the Church Embraced What Jesus Spurned
To understand the life and death of Jesus, we must understand his Jewish roots, the Hellenistic world , and Roman Rule. This article traces how the message of a crucified enemy of Rome became the core of Rome’s official religion – the Christian Church.
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2.03 The Hellenistic Period
Resources from the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy and Spirituality Seminar on the Hellenistic World on 17th April 2024..
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2.02 Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Resources from the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy and Spirituality Seminar on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle on 21st February 2024..
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The First Fruits of Wisdom: Classical Athenian Philosophy
This article describes the classical athenian philosophy of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. The philosophies of these three great thinkers represent the initial, nourishing fruits emerging from the roots laid down in earlier periods. The article also questions the relevance of some of their core ideas to the modern lifestyle and technological prowess.
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