Terms for Eternity: Aiônios and aïdios in Classical and Christian Texts |
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| Author:
| Ramelli, Ilaria L. E.
Konstan, David |
| Series title: | Perspectives on Philosophy and Religious Thought Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4632-3412-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | Gorgias Press, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $149.00 |
Book Description:
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What is truly timeless? This book explores two ancient Greek terms for eternity, aiônios and aïdios. It traces these terms from their earliest occurrence in Pre-Socratic philosophy and Plato and through their interaction with Jewish thought and down into the patristic fathers, where they play a crucial role in debates over eternal punishment vs. universal salvation.
What is truly timeless? This book explores two ancient Greek terms for eternity, aiônios and aïdios. It traces these terms from their earliest occurrence in Pre-Socratic philosophy and Plato and through their interaction with Jewish thought and down into the patristic fathers, where they play a crucial role in debates over eternal punishment vs. universal salvation.