How to Think about God by Marcus Tullius Cicero

How to Think about God by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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A vivid and accessible new translation of Cicero's influential writings on the Stoic idea of the divine

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How to Think about God by Marcus Tullius Cicero

A vivid and accessible new translation of Cicero's influential writings on the Stoic idea of the divine
"The translation is worthy of praiseIt is smooth and colloquial, allowing easy access to rather difficult and technical Latin texts. . . . [Freeman's] approach breathes new life into two Latin texts that deserve more readers."---Ailsa Hunt, Classical Review
"A good summary of the religious thoughts of the Stoics. . . . Philip Freeman’s introduction and translation are models of their kind."---Harry Mount, Catholic Herald
"This small volume by Philip Freeman is an accomplishment and welcomed publication."---Nelu Zugravu, Classica et Christiana
Philip Freeman is the author of more than twenty books on the ancient world, including the Cicero translations How to Be a Friend, How to Grow Old, and How to Run a Country (all Princeton). He holds the Fletcher Jones Chair as a Professor of Humanities at Pepperdine University and lives in Malibu, California.
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ISBN 13 9780691183657
ISBN 10 0691183651
Title How to Think about God
Author Marcus Tullius Cicero
Series Ancient Wisdom For Modern Readers
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Princeton University Press
Year published 2019-11-05
Number of pages 168
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.