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Stoics


Stoh´iks

Members of a philosophical school founded in Athens by Zeno (335–263 BCE), best known for its emphasis on moral conduct. Some Stoic philosophers in Athens discussed Paul’s religious views with him (Acts 17:18).

  • Powell, Mark Allan, ed. HarperCollins Bible Dictionary. Abridged Edition. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2009.