Uncover the critical engagement between Homeric education, pagan poets, and the foundation of early Christianity. This vital study explores how the nascent Church navigated the complex cultural and mythological challenges of classical Greek literature. Discover the spectrum of Christian responses, from outright rejection to thoughtful adoption, and trace these debates back to the New Testament. A must-read for scholars and students of New Testament studies, biblical interpretation, and religious history seeking to understand faith’s encounter with ancient wisdom.