Which best describes Cicero's concept of heaven ?
Correct answer: A. He believed that eternal life in heaven was the real one.
- A. He believed that eternal life in heaven was the real one.
- B. Because he was pagan, he did not believe in heaven.
- C. Because he was an early Christian, he believed that heaven was inaccessible.
- D. He believed that heaven, hell, and earth were indistinguishable.
Explanation
In Cicero's philosophical thought, especially the Dream of Scipio, the soul's eternal life is more real and lasting than earthly existence. His paganism does not mean that he rejected the idea of an immortal heavenly life.
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