Stoic Theology

Stoic Theology
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Publisher : Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9789059722026
ISBN-13 : 9059722027
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Book Synopsis Stoic Theology by : P. A. Meijer

Download or read book Stoic Theology written by P. A. Meijer and published by Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Stoics constructed an elaborate set of proofs for the existence of the Greek gods which proved highly influential for later theological and philosophical proofs. P. A. Meijer s Stoic Theology, the first book on the subject in almost thirty years, analyzes these proofs from a fresh perspective. This valuable resource features a thorough examination of pre-Christian theological argumentation as well as new insights on the relationship between God and the deities in ancient Greek thought, in a book sure to interest scholars of philosophy and religion."


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