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  • From: JERRY SUMNEY <JSUMNEY AT LEXTHEO.EDU>
  • To: 'Corpus-paul' <corpus-paul AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Subject: RE: dying for one's country
  • Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:16:12 -0500


Jeffrey,

While not using this precise vocabulary and notably earlier, the speeches of
Demosthenes draw on this theme/sentiment. Not the least of these to do so
is _The Crown_. Though earlier than 1st or 2nd century, Demosthenes did
have some influence on that period.

Good luck with the search

Jerry

Jerry L. Sumney
Lexington Theological Seminary
631 S. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40508
(606) 252-0361
jsumney AT lextheo.edu






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