Do the gospels contain a critique of Greek philosophy?



035 Do some of the books in the Bible show the challenges of Hellenism to Judaism?


035 The impact of Hellenism on Judaism can be seen in books such as Ecclesiastes which was written by a person called Koholeth. This reflects the stance of Greek philosophy which asks questions about existence as such and its purpose. These sorts of questions do not reflect the certainty of the Jewish faith to be found in previous generations. Hengel, Judaism and Hellenism, 117.


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