Perspectives on Philosophy and Religious Thought
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Book 9
Terms for Eternity: Aionios and Aidios in Classical and Christian Texts
by David Konstan and Ilaria Ramelli
Published 18 June 2013
What is truly timeless? This book explores two ancient Greek terms for eternity, aionios and aidios. It traces these terms from their earliest occurrence in Pre-Socratic philosophy and Plato and through their interaction with Jewish thought and down into the patristic fathers, where they play a crucial role in debates over eternal punishment vs. universal salvation.