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This 8 page paper compares the Synoptic Gospels and their messages to the philosophies of Plato in The Republic. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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throughout the ages, many of the inherent truths seem the same, despite the advanced technology of each succeeding generation. The Republic of Plato and the Synoptic Gospels are separated by
culture and by era and yet they share many of the same characteristics and thoughts concerning the spiritual nature of mankind. The Synoptic Gospels are often not considered as
a group, but in actuality, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, comprise the group. Taken as a whole entity it is interesting to note that they all have similar ideas about
how one obtains enlightenment. Plato also espouses a particular bent toward reaching the final goal of enlightenment, however, he believes in an alternate route than that suggested by the Synoptic
Gospels. The Synoptic Gospels, for example, believe that enlightenment is gained by the simple act of faith, in belief a belief of God and of Jesus the Christ. Plato did
not espouse this belief in God, but rather believed that enlightenment is only gained by the acquisition of true knowledge. However, true knowledge, to the Christian, is to know God
and to accept him as the divine Creator. So, in many ways, they are both saying the same thing: that true enlightenment is gained only through the acquisition of true
knowledge which is only knowable and obtainable without the aide of the senses. Secondly, the Synoptic Gospels speak as Christ being the embodiment of true love and that it
is love that paves the way to Heaven and to God. Plato, likewise, argues this point as well, sharing in many respects the same concept, though, again, he takes a
different route. Using Socratic rationalization, he leads the reader through a series of debates between several individuals about the nature of love. In the end, it is determined that carnal
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