Prayer in the Ancient Stoic Tradition
With a Comparison to Prayers of the New Testament
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Prayer, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
| Author: | Markus McDowell | ISBN: | 9781946849069 |
| Publisher: | Sulis International | Publication: | March 22, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Sulis International Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Markus McDowell |
| ISBN: | 9781946849069 |
| Publisher: | Sulis International |
| Publication: | March 22, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Sulis International Press |
| Language: | English |
This preliminary study explores the concept and practice of prayer found in the writings of six major Stoic philosophers from the ancient world: Zeno, Cleanthes, Chrysippus, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Placing these writers in their context within the evolution of Stoic philosophy, and in their socio-religious and historical context, McDowell then characterizes the nature, purpose, and practices of Stoic prayer. A brief comparison with prayer from the New Testament closes the study.
This preliminary study explores the concept and practice of prayer found in the writings of six major Stoic philosophers from the ancient world: Zeno, Cleanthes, Chrysippus, Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Placing these writers in their context within the evolution of Stoic philosophy, and in their socio-religious and historical context, McDowell then characterizes the nature, purpose, and practices of Stoic prayer. A brief comparison with prayer from the New Testament closes the study.
