Regarding all three of them, Professor Panagiotis K. Christou writes: “While they occasionally caution against ‘ philosophy and empty deception ’ [Colossians 2: 8] ​ — in order to be in harmony with the commandment of the New Testament — ​ they, at the same time, eagerly study philosophy and the relevant disciplines and even recommend the study of them to others. ”
“ त्याच्या मते, प्राचीन ग्रीक संस्कृतीतल्या परंपरा चर्चने स्वीकारल्या तर त्याचे वर्चस्व आणि श्रेष्ठत्व ठळकपणे दिसून येऊ शकते. ”