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18 Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also argued with him. “What is he going on about?” they wondered. Others concluded, “He seems to be teaching about some foreign gods,” because he was speaking about Jesus and the resurrection.

Passage themes

The wisdom of the world — certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks
The debate begins — encountered him
Called a babbler — What will this babbler say?
The heart of the message — he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection

Notes and references

Literally, “What is this seed-collector trying to say?” “Seed-collector” referred to chattering birds picking up seeds in the marketplace; otherwise translated “babbler.”

Events in this chapter

17 — Paul devant l’Aréopage

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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