Stoic And Christian In The Second Century: A Comparison Of The Ethical Teaching Of Marcus Aurelius With That Of Contemporary And Antecedent Christiani

by Leonard Alston

Book Overview

This book, written by Leonard Alston, provides an in-depth comparison of the ethical teachings of two major philosophical and religious movements in the second century: Stoicism and Christianity. The focus is on the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Stoic philosopher and emperor, and how they compare with contemporary and antecedent Christian teachings. Alston explores the similarities and differences between these two schools of thought, particularly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163083569
• ISBN13: 9781163083567
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"