Youssef Karam's seminal work provides an authoritative exploration of the intellectual landscape from the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance. This comprehensive volume meticulously examines the fusion of Greek philosophy with Christian theology, tracing the development of scholastic thought through its most prominent figures like Augustine, Anselm, and Thomas Aquinas. Karam masterfully navigates complex themes such as the relationship between faith and reason and the philosophical inquiries that shaped Western civilization, making it an indispensable resource for students and scholars.