Silanus the Christian by Edwin Abbott Abbott

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Author Abbott, Edwin Abbott, 1838-1926
LoC No. 07025561
Title Silanus the Christian
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Summary "Silanus the Christian" by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a historical novel written in the early 20th century." The narrative centers on the character of Quintus Junius Silanus, who, in the context of the Roman Empire around 118 A.D., is influenced by his mentor Epictetus while he navigates the complexities of his developing faith in Christianity amidst philosophical teachings. This work explores themes of belief, spirituality, and the interplay between philosophical inquiry and faith. "The opening of the text introduces us to Quintus Junius Silanus and his journey to Nicopolis to hear the lectures of Epictetus." Here, Silanus describes his experience at the lecture, detailing Epictetus's dynamic teaching style and firm philosophical stance on the nature of authority and the individual’s intrinsic freedom. As Silanus engages with the tenets of Stoicism and contrasts them with the concepts he begins to glean from Christian teachings, he starts to delve deeper into the spiritual implications of his new learnings while corresponding with friends about their conflicting views. The stage is set for Silanus's intellectual and spiritual growth, establishing a tension between his philosophical studies and emerging Christian beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction
Subject Christian fiction
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EBook-No. 56843
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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