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Πλουταρχος - Περί Των Υπό Του Θείου Βραδέως Τιμωρουμένων

Author: Ploutarchos

"On Divine Delays in Punishment" is a work considered among the finest philosophical texts of Plutarch. It is a dialogue centered on a theological theme, discussing the perspective of an Epicurean, a...

"On Divine Delays in Punishment" is a work considered among the finest philosophical texts of Plutarch. It is a dialogue centered on a theological theme, discussing the perspective of an Epicurean, a follower of Epicurean philosophy, regarding divine justice.

As the title suggests, it focuses on the delayed arrival of divine punishment. It explores the...

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  • Item Ancient Greek Literature
  • Number of pages Number of pages 190
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2024
  • Publisher Publisher Eyandros
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"On Divine Delays in Punishment" is a work considered among the finest philosophical texts of Plutarch. It is a dialogue centered on a theological theme, discussing the perspective of an Epicurean, a follower of Epicurean philosophy, regarding divine justice.

As the title suggests, it focuses on the delayed arrival of divine punishment. It explores the reasons for which God often punishes unjust actions with a temporal delay; and the punishment befalls either the perpetrator of the injustice or even their descendants.

It also examines the rationale behind the manifestation of divine justice in such a manner. Additionally, starting from the myth of Thespis, who was revived three days after his death, the mystical journey of the soul is described, along with the punishments it faces and the rewards it enjoys.

This work is part of Plutarch's collection titled "Ethics," confirming its place in the chain of Platonic tradition.

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Author
Ploutarchos
Publisher
Eyandros
Original Title
Concerning Those Who Are Slowly Punished by God
Genre
Ancient Greek Literature
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
190
Release Date
01/06/2024
Publication Date
2024
Dimensions
14x21 cm
Language
Greek
Original text
No
Translation
Yes
Bilingual edition
No
ISBN-13
9786188713567

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