Hankins, Barry, 1956-Russell, Jeremiah H.Baylor University. Institute of Church-State Studies.2007-01-112007-01-112006-082007-01-11http://hdl.handle.net/2104/4852Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-129).This thesis is a study of the philosophy of Eric Voegelin with particular focus on the relationship between noetic differentiation (particularly Greek philosophy) and pneumatic differentiation (particularly Christianity). The thesis begins with an examination of the recovery of transcendence in politics through his noetic theory of consciousness and noetic theory of history. It then turns to consider Voegelin's reading of Christianity, which makes a nuanced distinction between the superior Christian differentiation and its subsequent derailed expression. The thesis proposes that, for a variety of reasons, Voegelin gave primacy to Greek philosophy over Christianity in order to restore political order through a "noetically-controlled Christianity."vii, 122 p.2708484 bytes765819 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Voegelin, Eric, 1901-1985.Political science -- History.Philosophy -- History.Philosophy and religion.ThesisWorldwide access