Ancient Greek Influence

From my recent paper on the ancient Greek influence on the Apostle Paul:

"There is no doubt that the Apostle Paul influenced Christianity. One could argue that Paul was influenced by Stoicism; ergo Christianity had a Stoic influence. I believe the bigger question is truly who influenced whom? Odysseus came first of the three men discussed. The impact that Homer’s Odyssey created on the ancient world, as well as on Western Civilization, could be the beginning of life as we know it today. Did Aristotle influence Stoicism? Did Stoicism truly influence Paul? Ultimately, did Aristotle indirectly influence Paul? Or did the gods on Mount Olympus and the adventures of Odysseus have a direct impact on the world of Christian beliefs and on the Bible itself? These questions pose an opportunity for additional research and examination. I look forward to taking some action to further investigate these. As I continue to study, I look to Aristotle: “For the pleasures arising from study and learning will make us study and learn all the more” (Aristole, Nicomachean Ethics, p.116)."