Influence of Platonism on Christian Faith

The Christian tradition was deeply influenced by Platonism, evident in figures like Augustine who integrated Platonic philosophy into their understanding of Christianity. Augustine found insight in the works of Plato, especially Plotinus, which led him to appreciate the truth in scriptures. Despite acknowledging shortcomings in Platonism, church fathers like Augustine articulated the Christian faith through a largely Platonic metaphysical framework.