Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. He is known for his philosophy of Stoicism, which emphasizes self-control, rationality, and inner peace. His quotes reflect his stoic philosophy and offer practical advice for living a virtuous life. One of Epictetus...
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dialect. The koiné is singularly the language of the NT, certain ephemeral types of papyri and possibly the writings of the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus (a.d. 60-140). In essence, the NT speech is the conversation of the street and market place. It is with rare exception uninfluenced by...
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wool fabrics and dyes, and as the birthplace of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. Ruins there include a well-preserved theater and a necropolis with sarcophagi that stretch for 2km. The Antique Pool is famous for its submerged Roman columns, the result of an earthquake. ...
There is a consensus, dating back at least to the 4th century bce and continuing to the present, that the first Greek philosopher was Thales of Miletus (flourished 6th century bce). In Thales’ time the word philosopher (“lover of wisdom”) had not yet been coined. Thales was counted, ...