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Explore the moral landscape of the ancient world with "Between Heathenism and Christianity," a collection featuring Seneca's "De Providentia" and Plutarch's "De sera numinis vindicta." This volume, carefully translated and annotated by Charles William Super, delves into core questions of ethics and divine justice as pondered by Greco-Roman thinkers.
Journey back to the first century after Christ and examine contrasting perspectives on fate, virtue, and the role of the gods in human affairs. Seneca grapples with the problem of evil and divine providence, while Plutarch explores the delayed punishment of the wicked.
Beyond the core texts, this edition includes supplementary extracts and insightful essays that illuminate Graeco-Roman life and thought during a pivotal era. Discover enduring wisdom from these influential philosophers, offering timeless reflections on morality, religion, and the search for meaning. Ideal for readers interested in philosophy, ancient history, and the intellectual foundations of Western civilization.
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