Publisher's Synopsis
The Stoic Moralists, And The Christians: In The First Two Centuries is a historical book written by Thomas Jordan in 1884. The book explores the philosophical and moral teachings of the Stoics and the early Christians during the first two centuries of the Common Era. Jordan compares and contrasts these two influential groups, examining their beliefs, values, and practices. He delves into the Stoic concept of virtue and how it influenced the early Christian church. The book also analyzes the similarities and differences between Stoicism and Christianity, particularly in terms of their views on morality, ethics, and the role of the individual in society. Jordan's work provides a valuable insight into the intellectual and moral landscape of the ancient world, shedding light on the development of Western philosophy and religion. The Stoic Moralists, And The Christians: In The First Two Centuries is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, religion, and ethics.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.
