Articulate an accurate definition of Hellenism. Hellenism is a major cultural force during this period and understanding it is crucial to interpreting the New Testament. The advance of Hellenism, and the struggle against it, shapes the major religious groups of the period as well as the spread of the gospel in the history of the early church.

aticulate an accurate definition of Hellenism. Hellenism is a major cultural force during this period and understanding it is crucial to interpreting the New Testament. The advance of Hellenism, and the struggle against it, shapes the major religious groups of the period as well as the spread of the gospel in the history of the early church. Learning Activity #5: Hellenism Discussion Discussion should be synthesis of all readings for this unit. See especially Calvin J. Roetzel: pp. 2-12 The World That Shaped The New Testament An accurate definition of Hellenism will be our online discussion topic for the week. Write a one-paragraph definition of Hellenism that synthesizes the material from your reading. Your definition should give insight into the key points of Hellenism, its scope, its influence and why some groups would fight against it.