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Oxford University Press - Roman Christianity and Roman Stoicism

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Explore the complex relationship between religious and philosophical ethics in the ancient world. In Roman Christianity and Roman Stoicism: A Comparative Study of Ancient Morality, Runar M. Thorsteinsson challenges the common idea that Christianity introduced a completely new and universal morality to Rome. Instead, this study examines how Christian moral teachings in the first century compared to the existing ethical frameworks of the time. This academic work provides a detailed look at the moral teachings of Roman Stoicism, specifically focusing on the influential figures of Seneca, Musonius Rufus, and Epictetus. By placing Christian morality alongside these contemporary Stoic ethics, Thorsteinsson offers a fresh perspective on how morality functioned in the city of Rome. This book is an essential resource for readers interested in ancient history, Roman civilization, and the development of early religious and philosophical thought.

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Comparative analysis between first-century Roman Christian morality and contemporary Stoic ethics.

In-depth examination of the moral teachings of major Stoic figures including Seneca, Musonius Rufus, and Epictetus.

Challenges traditional views regarding the uniqueness and universality of early Christian morality.

Provides a scholarly look at how different philosophical schools approached ethics in ancient Rome.

Published by Oxford University Press for academic rigor and historical accuracy.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: paperback
ASIN: 019967356X
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Rome
Domain: Amazon UK
Publication Date: 15 April 2013
Listed Since: 31 July 2012

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