The Christianity of Stoicism: Or, Selections From Arrian's Discourses of Epictetus

This book offers a selection of writings by Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher in ancient Greece, translated by E. Carter and edited by the Bishop of St. David's. The author explores the intersections between Christianity and Stoicism, two philosophical traditions that share a commitment to ethical living and the pursuit of virtue. Through these texts, readers can gain insight into the ancient roots of Christian ethics, as well as the commonalities and differences between Stoicism and other philosophical systems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.