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Tatian and Basil: Differing Views Regarding the Pagan Educational System of Antiquity

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>Advanced education for Christians of antiquity was only available through schools which used classical Greek methodology. This included literature, poetry, and philosophy closely tied to polytheistic and pagan traditions. Christian families and leaders at that time had to consider the spiritual implications of participating in such a system. This article contrasts the opinion of Tatian with that of Basil of Caesarea regarding Christian participation in pagan education.</p> <p>Basil and Tatian had similar ascetic views, yet they differed on this issue. Tatian believed Christians should not take part in pagan education. Basil believed that Christians could benefit spiritually from this education if they experienced it selectively and wisely. I conclude that Basil’s view is the wiser choice.</p>
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avondale-bepress.field.custom_citationRhodes, S. A. (2019). Tatian and basil: Differing views regarding the pagan educational system of antiquity. <em>TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 13</em>(1), 46-51. doi:10.55254/1835-1492.1385
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avondale-bepress.titleTatian and Basil: Differing Views Regarding the Pagan Educational System of Antiquity
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dc.contributor.authorRhodes, Scott A.
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dc.date.issued2019-10-01
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dc.description.abstract<p>Advanced education for Christians of antiquity was only available through schools which used classical Greek methodology. This included literature, poetry, and philosophy closely tied to polytheistic and pagan traditions. Christian families and leaders at that time had to consider the spiritual implications of participating in such a system. This article contrasts the opinion of Tatian with that of Basil of Caesarea regarding Christian participation in pagan education.</p> <p>Basil and Tatian had similar ascetic views, yet they differed on this issue. Tatian believed Christians should not take part in pagan education. Basil believed that Christians could benefit spiritually from this education if they experienced it selectively and wisely. I conclude that Basil’s view is the wiser choice.</p>
dc.identifier.citationRhodes, S. A. (2019). Tatian and basil: Differing views regarding the pagan educational system of antiquity. <em>TEACH Journal of Christian Education, 13</em>(1), 46-51. doi:10.55254/1835-1492.1385
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dc.publisherAvondale Academic Press
dc.subjectChristian education
dc.subjectchurch history
dc.subjectpaideia
dc.subjectBasil of Caesarea
dc.titleTatian and Basil: Differing Views Regarding the Pagan Educational System of Antiquity
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