Stoicism (religion)

Jesus taught Angamon, the leader of the Stoics in Rome, during an all-night talk early in Jesus' time in Rome, which led to a strong friendship and support for the Christian church among Angamon and Paul. 132:1.1

Despite contention with mystery cults, Stoicism's teachings were challenged by the arrival of Christianity in Rome offering comfort and liberating power to spiritually hungry people. 195:3.3

The great inroad of Stoicism in Hellenized Jewish beliefs is exemplified by the Fourth Book of Maccabees and the Wisdom of Solomon. 121:6.3

Stoicism ascended to a sublime morality, teaching that virtue is its own reward, but failed to recognize the loving Father beyond the controlling Reason-Fate, remaining a philosophy rather than a religion. 121:4.3

Paul's influence by Stoicism can be seen in his teachings on contentment and morality, blending Greek philosophy with Jewish beliefs in Christianity. 121:4.3 121:7.7

Jesus gleaned profound insights from his association with Stoic leaders in Rome, laying the groundwork for the swift propagation of Christianity throughout the empire. 132:0.4

Occidental religion languished until the days of Stoicism and the rise of Christianity. 98:6.2

The soul achieves liberty in harmony with nature, conscience, and God, as taught by Stoicism, a philosophy that prepared Rome for the reception of Christianity. 121:4.3 195:2.6

Despite his initial confusion, Pilate eventually understood that Jesus, a wise man in the Stoic tradition, posed no threat as a harmless visionary. 185:3.6

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Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Stoics “offspring of God” 121:4.3 — Acts 17:28-29.
• Learn to be content 121:4.3 — Phil 4:11.

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