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Philosophy

Fortinbras Armstrong

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6. The influence of the Kabbalah on Christianity is negligible

Reply to rug (Original post)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 07:11 AM

Jul 2013

However, the influence of Greek philosophy on Christian theology is vast. Augustine of Hippo's thought, for example, was thoroughly grounded in neo-Platonism. Thomas Aquinas cites Aristotle more than any other writer. (The Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation comes straight out of Aristotle's Physics.)

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How Greek Philosophy Influenced Both Christian and Jewish Theology [View all] rug Jun 2013 OP

I've been meaning to read this, sorry for the late reply ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #1

Good question but I don't know. rug Jun 2013 #2

Oh lord I'm seeing speculation in everything from ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #3

Lol, that's why I kept a comic book in my math book in high school. rug Jun 2013 #4

Heh ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #5

The influence of the Kabbalah on Christianity is negligible Fortinbras Armstrong Jul 2013 #6