PPT Slide
Ancient & Medieval Philosophy -- David L. Rouse
- Because of his rejection of the orthodox church, he was not popular for much of Christian history. However, he appealed to the temper of 19th century Christian existentialists who admired him in that he “believed because it was absurd.”
- Heresy is the product of pagan philosophy, according to Tertullian. Thus his rhetorical question, “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?”