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Tertullian and Platonism - Some Remarks

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Summary, in English

The article adresses the issue of platonic philosophy in the writings of Tertullian. That this Latin Church Father was mainly influenced by Stoicism is a commonplace. Yet, the amount of direct and indirect reception of platonism should not be underestimated. It is further presupposed by the author that Tertullian does not deserve the reputation as an enemy of philosophy, which is the conventional wisdom of most textbooks.

Publishing year

2003

Language

English

Pages

113-127

Publication/Series

For Particular Reasons. Studies in Honour of Jerker Blomqvist.Ed. A. Piltz... Lund 2003.

Document type

Book chapter

Topic

  • History of Religions

Keywords

  • Tertullian
  • Platonism

Status

Published