Roman christianity and roman stoicism: a comparative study of ancient morality

Runar M. Thorsteinsson presents a challenge to the view that Christianity introduced an entirely new, better, and decidedly universal morality into the ancient world. Presenting evidence from Stoic and Christian texts from first century Rome, he emphasizes the similarities between the two belief systems. INDICE: Introduction; I: Moral Teaching in Roman Stocism; 1: Introduction to Roman Stoicism; 2: Lucius Annaeus Seneca; 3: Gaius Musonius Rufus; 4: Epictetus; II: Moral Teaching in Roman Christianity; 5: Introduction to Roman Christianity; 6: Paul's Letter to Romans; 7: The First Letter of Peter; 8: The First Letter of Clement; III: Roman Christainity and Roman Stocism: A Comparison; 9: Moral Teachings Compared; 10: Ethical Scope Compared; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index of Modern Authors; Index of Ancient References

• ISBN: 978-0-19-957864-1
• Editorial: Oxford University
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 272
• Fecha Publicación: 27/05/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés