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La filosofía antigua en la configuración del cristianismo primitivo
Ancient philosophy in the process of formation of early Christianity

Author(s): José Antonio García-Lorente
Subject(s): Philosophy, History of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Fundacja »Lubelska Szkoła Filozofii Chrześcijańskiej«
Keywords: Christianity; religion; God; Logos; philosophy; reason; universalism; truth

Summary/Abstract: It is obvious that from the very beginning Christianity considered oneself a religion of the Logos, as a religion compatible with reason. In this sense, Christianity had not the precursors among other religions. Does this mean the superiority of Christianity, Europe and the Philosophy of the other religions and continents? Here we have something paradoxical: Christianity through its universalism can discover the value and truth in all traditions, these elements by which we unite with everyone. But how can be something universal, if it is within the context of a just culture and religion? Answer contain the following words: “In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1.1). It was reason-Word (Logos) with the universal dimension allows to conduct a real dialogue between different cultures and religions. And therefore, if a culture is potentially open to dialogue, wishes to hold a universal dimension. And that is why Christianity is a specific and at the same time universal religion.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 433-447
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Spanish