dehellenization

The liberal theology of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries ushered in a second stage in the process of dehellenization, with Adolf von Harnack as its outstanding representative.

The Best of Greek Thought Is “An Integral Part of Christian Faith” Argent 2006

I will not repeat here what I said on that occasion, but I would like to describe at least briefly what was new about this second stage of dehellenization.

The Best of Greek Thought Is “An Integral Part of Christian Faith” Argent 2006

Sandro Magister has posted the complete text at ChiesaThe thesis that the critically purified Greek heritage forms an integral part of Christian faith has been countered by the call for a dehellenization of Christianity – a call which has more and more dominated theological discussions since the beginning of the modern age.

The Best of Greek Thought Is “An Integral Part of Christian Faith” Argent 2006

Viewed more closely, three stages can be observed in the programme of dehellenization: although interconnected, they are clearly distinct from one another in their motivations and objectives.

The Best of Greek Thought Is “An Integral Part of Christian Faith” Argent 2006