{"product_id":"jesus-and-stoicism-the-parallel-sayings-9781646048809","title":"Jesus and Stoicism: The Parallel Sayings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the illuminating similarities of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Stoic philosophers, including Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca, in this book of side-by-side quotes and analysis.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStoicism and Christianity--two of the world's great wisdom traditions--have been guiding people toward a good life for thousands of years. But how do they compare to each other? \u003ci\u003eJesus and Stoicism\u003c\/i\u003e places these two revered traditions side by side to consider how the words of Jesus and the Stoics together can illuminate our path toward ethical understanding and inner peace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy placing ancient texts, like the New Testament gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), \u003ci\u003eMeditations \u003c\/i\u003eby Marcus Aurelius, \u003ci\u003eDiscourses \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e by Epictetus, \u003ci\u003eMoral Letters to Lucilius\u003c\/i\u003e by Seneca, and more, in dialogue with one another, we get a double dose of the compassion, forgiveness, generosity, and love expressed by these wise and inspiring teachers. \u003ci\u003eJesus and Stoicism\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the shared ethics and way of life common to both traditions, including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePursuit of wisdom and virtue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrioritizing internal integrity over external display\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRejection of materialism, consumerism, and greed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversal love and care for all humans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmphasis on compassion and fellowship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsistence on social harmony, moral responsibility, and a just society\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Christian, an aspiring Stoic, or a philosophy fan, \u003ci\u003eJesus and Stoicism\u003c\/i\u003e is a thought-provoking companion to help navigate modern life with ancient wisdom. If you've ever wondered about common ground between Stoic and Christian ethics, you will find insight and inspiration here. Perfect for readers who are interested in daily wisdom books, Christian self-help, or the intersection of philosophy and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrittany Polat\u003c\/b\u003e is a philosophical writer and community organizer who shares Stoicism with people all over the world. Her previous books include \u003ci\u003eStoic Ethics: The Basics \u003c\/i\u003e(with Christopher Gill) and \u003ci\u003eJournal Like a Stoic\u003c\/i\u003e. Find more of her work on Substack at Stoicism for Humans, or join her for Stoic community events through Modern Stoicism or Stoicare.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ulysses Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52101666767122,"sku":"9781646048809","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f965f455-818c-46a6-b7d3-e52dd6d96a6c.jpg?v=1773136092","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jesus-and-stoicism-the-parallel-sayings-9781646048809","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}