Chapter 1: Paganism

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polytheism

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belief in many gods

Question 1

3 main characteristics of paganism

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• polytheism
• worship of idols
• sacrifice

Question 2

idol

Answer 2

statue

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sacrifice

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giving up something, like a slaughtered animal, to a god in order to get something back

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demons

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lesser spiritual beings; used to “fill in the gaps” of religion (daimones=Greek)

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astrology

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study of the stars to determine one’s future

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fate

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predetermined life events

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philosophy

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comes from “philo-sophia,” meaning love of wisdom

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philosophers

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people who sat around thinking about great questions

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2 groups of philosophers popular at the time of Jesu

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• Epicureans

- Stoics

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Epicureans

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followers of Epicurus, who said we must seek pleasure and avoid pain, but in a responsible way

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Stoics

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believed in duty, the brotherhood of man, and maintaining inner calm

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Seneca

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Stoic philosopher in Rome. Wrote: By exercising the mind, you can train it to withstand the blows of Fortune. Train your mind and learn virtue so you are free of the servitude of fear of poverty and death.

Question 13

epistle

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formal letter

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Epictetus

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Stoic philosopher and a crippled slave. Asked: “How do I maintain composure and peace of mind, and also a careful spirit?” Answered: take what comes and work with the material which you have. (dice-players and sea voyage imagery)