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title: 'The Influence of Paganism on Post-Apostolic Christianity'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'George Tybout Purves'
date: 1888-10-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Ancient and Medieval Church History'
- 'Non-Christian Religions and Beliefs'
scriptures:
- 'Galatians 2'
- 'Acts 15'
- 'Romans 3'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/purves-1888-the-influence-of-paganism-on-post-apostolic-christianity
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# The Influence of Paganism on Post-Apostolic Christianity

Argues post-apostolic Christian writings are inferior to the New Testament, shaped by Gentile/pagan (especially Alexandrian) influences and a loss of Hebrew premises and apostolic clarity.

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