Should You Give Up All Your Possessions to Be Happy? The Ancient Cynic View

December 01, 2021 00:07:36
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Should You Give Up All Your Possessions to Be Happy? The Ancient Cynic View

Dec 01 2021 | 00:07:36

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Dr. Ehrman discusses the ancient philosophy of forsaking all possessions as a path to happiness. Read by John Paul Middlesworth

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