Whats up with the use of Greek Philosophy in Christianity?
Above we discussed that the “fullness of time” in which Jesus came indicated that he wanted Greek and Roman and social and philosophical influences on the New Covenant, as well as Israel’s history. The New Covenant was for all nations. The New Testament of the Bible was written in Greek, the Greek Septuagint had been translated from the Hebrew OT just before the time of Christ. The Greek Old Testament was Jesus’ choice when he referred to the Old Testament. Greek was the language of choice for the new Christians. Any linguist will quickly point out that language and the philosophy behind that language are inseparably linked. It was the richness of the Greek language which was infused with a wealth of deep philosophical overtones that made it the language of choice. The Greeks were light years ahead of the rest of humanity in these matters and this brilliance was a gift from God. We should be quick to see God’s plan in all of this. It in no way subordinates the Jews who are the original
