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100 1 _aOakesmith, John
245 1 4 _aThe religion of Plutarch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
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500 _aPractically a reprint of the author's "Religion of Plutarch as expounded in his 'Ethics,'" 1901. The difference consists mainly in the translation or removal of various quotations from Greek and Latin sources which were given in full in the first edition of the book. See introductory note in book.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-15
508 _aTurgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Religion of Plutarch: A Pagan Creed of Apostolic Times" by John Oakesmith is an analytical essay written in the early 20th century. This work explores the multifaceted relationship between Plutarch’s ethics and his religious beliefs, delving into the tension between the traditional pagan faith and the emerging philosophical ideologies during his time. The essay likely aims to contextualize Plutarch in the realm of early Christian thought while evaluating the moral implications of his religious views. At the start of the essay, the author provides an introduction that discusses the initial publication of a volume focusing on Plutarch’s ethics, highlighting recent revisions in the new edition. The first chapter outlines the characteristics of modern European religions and contrasts them with Roman religion, positing that the latter was rooted more in rational thought than emotional appeal. Oakesmith articulates the problems faced by Roman religion in the light of Greek philosophy, suggesting that traditional beliefs grew increasingly inadequate for the moral requirements of society, laying the groundwork for the subsequent exploration of Plutarch's religious views throughout the text. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the interrelation of ethics, religion, and philosophy in the context of a transformational period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Longmans, Green, and co., 1902
653 _aPlutarch -- Religion
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/religionofplutar00oakeiala
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72730
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