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The Mutual Influence of Christianity and the Stoic School

The Mutual Influence of Christianity and the Stoic School

Bryant, James Henry

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162728809
ISBN13: 9781162728803
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Mutual Influence of Christianity and the Stoic School by James Henry Bryant explores the philosophical and theological connections between Christianity and Stoicism. The author examines the similarities and differences between these two schools of thought, and how they have influenced each other throughout history. He also discusses the ways in which Stoicism has shaped Christian theology and ethics, and how Christian beliefs have impacted Stoic philosophy. The book delves into the ideas of prominent figures in both Christianity and Stoicism, such as Saint Augustine and Epictetus, and analyzes their contributions to the development of these two traditions. Overall, The Mutual Influence of Christianity and the Stoic School provides a thorough and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between these two important philosophical and religious movements.1866. One aspect of stoicism is its identification of virtue with happiness, claiming that it was untouched by changes in fortune. To live consistently with nature is another familiar maxim among the Stoics. And, only by putting aside passion, unjust thoughts, and indulgence and by performing duty with the right disposition can people attain true freedom and rule as lords over their own lives. Contents: The Stoic School of Philosophy; Stoicism in comparison with Christianity; The Influence of Christianity on Stoicism; and The Influence of Stoicism on the Christian Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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