This week when I was researching Paul at the Areopagus I found several references to Socrates. Being totally ignorant of this Greek philosopher I did a bit of quick online stuff to find out a bit more about him.
Yesterday and today I've been doing some research for our new Theological Reflection group, due to start in a couple of weeks, and blow me, if the books I've bought on the subject requested don't start talking about Socrates.
The two connections are, independently, appropriate, but I wouldn't have imagined meeting both in the same week.
I'm not planning on talking about Socrates in either context but it was a little curious.
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Those of us old enough to remember the 1970's and the greatest ever Brazilian world cup football team have enormous respect and affection for its captain, called Socrates:)) Try that as an introduction to said Theological Reflection group hmmmmmmmm?
What, you mean you want me to begin by saying 'Of course Jim can remember Socrates....'? ;-)