THE INNER MAN UNMASKED

Immortality, and the Effect of Greek Thought on Christian Anthropology. This book traces the development of Paul's phrase "ho esō anthrōpos" ("the inner man") from its initial apostolic use to its subsequent understanding via Hellenistic thought. Through examination of the impact of Platonism, Neo-Platonism, Philo's allegorical method, and key early church leaders such as Origen and Augustine, this study shows how the biblical idea of resurrection and the hope of a restored creation were gradually eclipsed by the Greek desire for the soul's immortality. A helpful resource for students, pastors, and any Christian seeking to explore the historical bases of current Christian perspectives on human nature.