In this conversation, Caleb is joined by Michael Carlino (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss the relationship between revelational epistemology and Christian Platonism, emphasizing the importance of philosophy serving theology rather than the reverse. Carlino critiques the use of pagan metaphysics in Christian thought, particularly the risks associated with blurring the creator-creature distinction and the implications for understanding sin and salvation. The discussion highlights the necessity of keeping the gospel central in theological discourse and offers practical insights for integrating philosophy within a biblical framework.
Resources:
- Know Scripture, No Need for Platonism: Revelational Epistemology Has Priority Over Remnantal Sophistry by Michael Carlino
- Here's a link to a series of helpful essays at Christ Over All on various topics concerning Christian Platonism: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts: Plundering Plato without Becoming a Platonist
