>A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.
I didn't expect this.
>>8982703
why?
>>8982703
Time periods line up, but it's too immediately dismissive, do the following passages critique either philosophy?
Paul's in Roman Athens in the 1st century AD, why wouldn't you expect this?
>>8982929
Not really. Why don't you read and find out, Acts is probably one of the more entertaining books of the New Testament.
>>8982929
Both philosophies depend on dealing with life in a world where Christ is not our saviour.