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The religion of Plutarch

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The essay examines Plutarch’s religious thought as presented in his ethical writings, tracing how he reconciles traditional Greco-Roman cult, myth, and ritual with philosophical theology. It surveys passages from the Moralia to show Plutarch’s use of allegory, moralizing interpretation, and syncretic engagement with Platonic and other schools, and discusses his methods for making ancient beliefs a source of ethical guidance. The author evaluates textual evidence, editorial choices, and historical context, highlights recurring themes such as providence, immortality, and the moral purpose of rites, and considers how these convictions shaped Plutarch’s wider moral and social reflections.

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Title: The religion of Plutarch

A pagan creed of apostolic times

Author: John Oakesmith

Release date: January 15, 2024 [eBook #72730]

Language: English

Original publication: London: Longmans, Green, and co, 1902

Credits: Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

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THE RELIGION OF PLUTARCH

THE RELIGION OF
PLUTARCH

A PAGAN CREED OF APOSTOLIC TIMES

AN ESSAY

BY
JOHN OAKESMITH, D.Litt., M.A.

Διὸ καὶ φιλόμυθος ὁ φιλόσοφός τώς ἐστιν.
Arist., Meta., i. 2.

LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO.
39 PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON
NEW YORK AND BOMBAY
1902

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