How would you describe the differences between the Early Greeks’ cyclical view of history versus the Christians’ Linear view of history?
Greek historians from Herodotus to Polybius viewed historical events as being cyclical in nature. This was the cyclical conception of historical events and empires: which also included a belief in alternating Dark and Golden Ages. Secular cultures within Western Culture followed this view of History (history creates itself and eventually repeats itself—forever). Christianity in its … Read more