Vol. 3 No. 3 (1977): III - 1977, fascicolo 3
Articoli

Jo. Chrysost., Adv. opp. vit. mon. 3, 7: tracce di un ‘logos’ attribuito a Socrate

Published 2023-11-22

Keywords

  • John Chrysostom,
  • Philosophical tradition,
  • Christian literature

Abstract

In Adversus oppugnatores vitae monasticae 3.7, John Chrysostom conflates some Socratic themes, which he borrows from pagan diatribe and from parenetic literature, in order to persuade the faithful to take care of their soul above all.