The Concepts of «Theology» and «Philosophy» in Greek Ecclesiastical Writings of II–III Centuries (Part II)

Authors

  • Viacheslav I. Kotsiuba Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Sretensky Theological Academy

Keywords:

History of early Christian Church, Patrology, Theology, Philosophy, Greek apologists, St. Justin Martyr, Clemens of Alexandria, Origen

Abstract

The article analyzes the nature of the use of the terms of the group «theology» and «philosophy» by Greek ecclesiastical authors of the II–III centuries: Greek apologists, with special attention to St. Justin Martyr, Clemens of Alexandria, Origen, St. Hippolytus of Rome, St. Gregory the Wonderworker, the connections between the meanings of the terms «theology» and «philosophy» in the ancient cultural tradition and among Christian authors are traced, the peculiarities of the application of these terms to Christianity and to pagan mythology and philosophy are considered.

Author Biography

Viacheslav I. Kotsiuba, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Sretensky Theological Academy

DSc in Philosophy, Professor of Sretensky Academy, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.

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Published

2024-11-15

Issue

No. 2(14) (2022)

Section

Theoretical theology