In this fascinating study, Johannes Geffcken explores the connections between the philosophy of Socrates and the teachings of early Christianity. He argues that many of the ideas and values associated with Socrates - such as the search for truth and the importance of moral character - found their way into the emerging Christian tradition. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the development of Christianity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.