The Religious Thought of the Greeks, from Homer to the Triumph of Christianity

Name: The Religious Thought of the Greeks, from Homer to the Triumph of Christianity
Author: Clifford Herschel Moore

By Clifford Herschel Moore

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A series of lectures traces the evolution of Greek religious thought over roughly a thousand years, treating Homeric and Hesiodic foundations, Orphic and Pythagorean movements, the poets of the sixth and fifth centuries, the fifth-century Athenian context, Plato and Aristotle, later religious philosophies culminating in thinkers like Plotinus and Origen, the influence of Oriental religions in the Roman West, and the rise of Christianity. The emphasis is on concepts of the gods, divine-human relations, and moral obligations, with selective attention to practices and a conscious avoidance of antiquarian or mythological minutiae. Comparative consideration of Jesus and Paul illustrates the interaction between Christian teaching and Hellenic philosophy.

About the Author

Clifford Herschel Moore

Clifford Herschel Moore was an American scholar and author known for his contributions to the study of ancient religions and philosophy. His works delve into the spiritual and intellectual currents of the early Roman Empire and ancient Greece. Notable among his publications are "Pagan Ideas of Immortality During the Early Roman Empire," which explores the beliefs surrounding life after death in pagan cultures, and "The Religious Thought of the Greeks, from Homer to the Triumph of Christianity," which examines the evolution of Greek religious thought leading up to the rise of Christianity. Moore's scholarship provides valuable insights into the intersection of culture, religion, and philosophy in classical antiquity.