ABSTRACT
Current research discusses the dialogue between early Christians and Roman classic thought, especially Seneca (4 - 65 EC), to discover convergent points that would support their ideas. A narrative was fabricated according to which he would be close to conversion. This would provide a base for the evaluation of the moral aspects of his philosophy and for its use in favor of the Christians. Christian authors, such as Tertullian, Lactantius, Jerome and Augustine will be underscored since these philosophers, representing distinct phases of Christian thought, perceived the track to an interactive process. Christian philosophers´ esteem for Seneca made them redefine their thoughts on the doctrine they elaborated. The great representatives of Christian thought examined Seneca´s philosophy on moral man’s formation and endeavored to elaborate a Christian model of the ideal man.
Keywords:
christianity; Seneca; christian thinkers; formation