Socrates the disciple

The ironic scenario of Plato's Apology was that Socrates never apologized for his so-called improper behavior to the citizens and state of Athens. Throughout the entire trial, I never got the sense that he was apologetic for anything. This is reminiscent of stories from the bible about Jesus Christ. Both have similar teaching styles and as a result, had an immeasurable affect on the future of the entire world.

While reading, I noticed many differences and similarities between Jesus Christ and Socrates. This is evident as Socrates walks through the streets of Athens and stops periodically to speak to the crowds of people gathered around him. His messages are intended to inspire the youth and those individuals who listen but to the senate of the state of Athens, the messages seem to be threatening. The fear that runs through most of the senate regarding the knowledge of Socrates is incredible. Most feel intimated by his knowledge. I understand that this form of living within the city walls of Athens was new to all but I feel that the senate could have handled

Ironically, the life that Socrates lived is really reminiscent of the Jesus' life. As I said there are similarities and differences but both stories are really quite similar. I will explain my theories in both areas of similarities and differences. While reading the Apology, I constantly thought of the Holy Bible and the stories which I grew up to know and love. My father is an Anglican priest; therefore, I am a Christian. My faith in God is strong but I began to question myself as I continued to read the Apology. I now understand that the recorded texts written on behalf of Socrates and Jesus were stories. Interesting enough, they have now "supposedly" become such an intricate part of our history. The interesting part I realized was, no matter what or how either is read, they are stories! They are passed down. Everyone knows that stories passed down from generation to generation can be altered. Plato wrote stories as he recalled them happening while Socrates lived. Some were written many years after his death. As I read, I got the idea that Socrates said