Act 17:32 | PNT | STEP | When they heard of the resurrection of the dead . The Epicureans were materialists like the Sadducees ( see PNT ). They no doubt mocked at the idea of a resurrection. The Stoics probably wished to hear again of this matter. There was a division of sentiment.

Acts 17:32

When they heard of the resurrection of the dead. The Epicureans were materialists like the Sadducees (see PNT Mt 3:7). They no doubt mocked at the idea of a resurrection. The Stoics probably wished to hear again of this matter. There was a division of sentiment.