Ancient and Christian anthropology: three hypotheses about the origin of the soul

In Eastern Christian philosophy, there are several views on the origin of soul, which, in turn, were borrowed from ancient philosophy. This article deals with study three main hypotheses about which originate philosophy and pre-Christian religious beliefs. The reception these some transformation adaptation was adopted further developed by prominent thinkers both East West. Therefore, emphasis is development patrology later – to modern research. first centuries, doctrine human soul not yet clearly defined. One or another thinker only occasionally pondered this issue. Of course, source basis for philosophizing taken Bible. However, also resorted Greek within all previously formed: hypothesis re-existence souls, creationism that is, creation traditionism birth soul. we considered coexisted peacefully among philosophers antiquity. tradition, predestination relatively quickly exposed rejected as contrary authority From standpoint Christianity, translationism have their advantages, but disadvantages, and, therefore, since time church councils, been trying combine two hypotheses. translationism, most consistent scientific discoveries, separately. investigated connection achievements genetics cytology, particular, taking into account knowledge accumulated mankind fetus conception. Also, analyzed accordance requirements philosophical anthropology regarding presence freedom responsibility man.