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T&T Clark - The Challenge of Homer: School and Early Christianity

Name: T&T Clark - The Challenge of Homer: School and Early Christianity
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Explore the complex relationship between classical education and the rise of the early Church in this scholarly study from T&T Clark. Homer served as the primary gateway to literacy, providing the essential reading and writing skills required by the nascent Christian movement. However, the mythology and idolatry found within these pagan writings created a significant tension for early believers. This book examines how Christians navigated this cultural landscape. Because knowledge of Homer was a sign of social standing and Greek identity, the Church had to decide how to handle literature that was both educational and religiously problematic. The text traces the wide range of Christian responses, from those who rejected all pagan literature as works of the Devil to those who sought a more critical involvement with these classical texts. Ideal for students of theology, history, and New Testament studies, this volume provides a detailed look at the discourse on Homer and education in the early Christian era. It offers a deep look into how faith and classical culture met during a formative period of history.

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Examines the role of Homeric literature as the foundation for literacy and education in the ancient world.

Analyzes the tension between Christian faith and the mythology and idolatry found in pagan writings.

Traces the diverse range of Christian responses to classical literature, from total rejection to critical engagement.

Provides historical context on how Greek identity and social standing were tied to classical education.

Part of the Library of New Testament Studies series for specialized academic research.

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Brand: T&T Clark
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0567426645
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Bible
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 March 2009
Listed Since: 01 October 2008

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