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Bryant, James Henry
Bryant, Jas. Henry
The mutual influence of Christianity and the Stoic school
$aLondon :$bMacmillan and Co., $c1866.
Hulsean prize essay ; 1865
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"The Mutual Influence of Christianity and the Stoic School" by James Henry Bryant is a scholarly examination written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the intersection of two significant philosophical and theological traditions—Christianity and Stoicism—exploring how they influenced each other throughout history. The text likely focuses on the doctrines, ethical teachings, and philosophical underpinnings of both systems, offering insights into how these schools of thought shaped moral perspectives in their respective contexts. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the Stoic school of philosophy, notably its encounter with Christianity through figures like St. Paul. Bryant introduces the historical backdrop, emphasizing Athens as a critical site for this philosophical confluence, while he outlines the contrasting views on ethics, virtue, and the concept of God prevalent in each tradition. The text highlights the perceived limitations of Stoicism and its inability to provide a complete understanding of divinity and ethics without the insights offered by Christian revelation. Furthermore, it establishes the groundwork for comparing and contrasting the mechanisms by which each ideology seeks moral and spiritual fulfillment, indicating a multifaceted exploration ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/mutualinfluenceo00brya/page/n11/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: History - Ancient
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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