Who was Boethius? (And why is he important to Christianity)

Boethius, the last philosopher of ancient Rome and a Christian theologian, was once a prominent senator who faced a tragic reversal of fortune when he was falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death 1500 years ago today. While in prison awaiting his execution, he turned to the philosophy of Stoicism for consolation. But Stoicism, Boethius found, only brought him so far.  After Stoicism: Last Words of the Last Roman Philosopher is a guide through the text that Boethius wrote during this imprisonment, entitled The Consolation of Philosophy. It shows how Boethius, in his darkest hour, took everything noble from Stoicism and fused it with a rational and religious conviction that there is a hope for happiness through and beyond the suffering of this life. Get 20% off your copy at wof.org/after-stoicism. GET 20% OFF THE NEW BOOK Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States Manage Your Email Preferences .