Paul and the Stoics

by Troels Engberg-Pedersen

This book seeks to do for the study of Paul and Stoicism what E. P. Sanders did for Paul and Judaism. Instead of making a brick-by-brick analysis, Troels Engberg Pedersen provides the first comprehensive building-to-building comparison of how the two religious/philosophical systems functioned. The book moves through the major letters of Paul (e.g., Philippians, Galatians, and Romans), carefully documenting Paul's indebtedness to Stoic thought.

Genres: Philosophy, Theology, Religion, History

448 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 2000

Reviews

[Thomas Smyly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paul and the Stoics helpfully situates Paul both within ancient Judaism and ancient Greek philosophy, primarily Stoicism. The study is stimulating and insightful, though I do see Paul’s reasoning and conclusions about the world as correct contra the author. Great read!

[Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engberg-Pedersen gets Paul like few others. Great book.