1. At the limits of Hellenism: an introduction Part I. A World Full Gods: Porphyry Theologian: 2. Porphyry's taxonomy divine 3. Salvation, translation, and cult 4. The master reader: contexts translation II. Nations: Ethnographer: 5. Knowledge nations: ethnic argumentation 6. Ethnic particularism Hellenism 7. way home: transcending Epilogue: after Porphyry.

Reviewed by: Porphyry in Fragments: Reception of an Anti-Christian Text Late Antiquity by Ariane Magny Aaron P. Johnson Farnham: Ashgate Publishing, 2014. Pp. xiii + 183. ISBN 978–1-409–44115–1 Of Porphyry’s diverse corpus the contra Christianos has provoked more wide-ranging interest on part historians than nearly any other work. Our knowledge this banned book is irremediably clouded with dust stirred up early Christian polemical arena quotations, paraphrases, allusions, and highly...

Reviewed by: Symbolic Blackness and Ethnic Difference in Early Christian Literature Aaron P. Johnson Literature. By Gay L. Byron (New York: Routledge. 2002. Pp. xii, 223. $31.95.) Interest ancient ethnic, cultural, religious identities has experienced a dramatic increase recent years. Whereas earlier treatments produced surveys of Greek Roman perceptions Ethiopians, Byron's contribution this slim volume is to explore the ways that such could be manipulated by authors function within larger...

The copious works of Eusebius Caesarea are rarely investigated for their importance as testimonials to ancient knowledge racial groups or classical conceptions ethnicity. Ancient ethnographical literature is not, however, an unimportant background reading the bishop's works; nor race and ethnicity absent from his prolific literary output. In fact, assumptions integral features in development various aspects—especially ecclesiological—of Eusebius's thought. prominent characterization...

In spite of the widespread acceptance D. S. Wallace-Hadrill’s argument that fragments attributed to a Commentary on Luke by Eusebius Caesarea actually derive from lost tenth book his General Elementary Introduction, there is insufficient reason adopt this thesis. Based upon comparison proportions, scope, and contents what remains two works, I argue for their distinction each other—a conclusion should have important ramifications our appreciation Eusebius’ thought work.

Abstract Porphyry's criticism of Origen (in c.Christ. fr. 39 Harnack) is usually interpreted as expressive the ‘double apostasy’ accusation: Christians had not only abandoned their pagan religious traditions (‘Hellenism’) but also new host, Judaism, whose texts they misappropriated for themselves. Reading key elements fragment within broader philosophical thought prompts suspicion this cultural interpretation fragment, and instead points to a serious Platonic reaction Christianity.

Abstract This research paper details the dimensions of responsive teaching among elementary teachers experienced in facilitating engineering design learning experiences. It then presents a case study teacher new to discuss one possible trajectory gaining this experience. Responsive is concept that captures how elicit, notice, and respond student thinking support development students’ disciplinary ideas their participation practices. A great deal literature has focused on science mathematics,...

This paper argues that the apologetic methodology of Eusebius' Praeparatio Evangelica is grounded upon a portrayal nations world (in particular Greeks) in contradistinction to Christian nation. I call this "ethnic argumentation." Building insights recent ethnicity theory, which emphasizes discursive nature ethnic identity, offer reading first six books attempts appreciate more fully significance construction identity. In particular, take Eusebius be providing narrative descent Greek nation...

Holocaust education in the United States began as a grassroots movement during 1970s. Today, more than 30 states mandate teaching of Holocaust; however, far less attention is given schools to other 20th-century instances genocide. Totten has suggested that by neglecting "other" genocides (e.g., Darfur, Rwanda, and Cambodia), these events may not be perceived significant (when compared Holocaust), moreover, students fail realize genocide occurred multiple times since 1945 thus no longer...

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This article explores practical avenues for making global connections within the social studies classroom. Drawing from my classroom experiences and utilizing basic principles of education outlined by Toni Fuss Kirkwood-Tucker (2009) as a conceptual frame, I attempt to bridge gap between theory practice. Such an endeavor aims provide teachers with five strategies that can be readily employed in their middle secondary classrooms. These discussed here include structured academic controversy,...