Suffering in Ancient Worldview: Luke, Seneca and 4 Maccabees in Dialogue (The...

Description: Suffering in Ancient Worldview: Luke, Seneca and 4 Maccabees in Dialogue (The Library of New Testament Studies, 569) [Hardcover] Tabb, Brian J. and Keith, Chris Product Overview Suffering in Ancient Worldview investigates representative Christian, Roman Stoic and Jewish perspectives on the nature, problem and purpose of suffering. Tabb presents a close reading of Acts, Seneca's essays and letters and 4 Maccabees, highlighting how each author understands suffering vis-à-vis God, humanity, the world's problem and its solution, and the future. Tabb's study offers a pivotal definition for suffering in the 1st century and concludes by creatively situating these ancient authors in dialogue with each other. Tabb shows that, despite their different religious and cultural positions, these ancient authors each expect and accept suffering as a present reality that is governed by divine providence, however defined. Luke, Seneca and the author of 4 Maccabees each affirm that suffering is not humanity's fundamental problem. Rather, suffering functions as a cipher for other things to be displayed. For Seneca, suffering provides an opportunity for one to learn and show virtue. The author of 4 Maccabees presents the nation's suffering as retribution for sin, while the martyrs' virtuous suffering leads to Israel's salvation. For Luke, the Lord Jesus suffers to accomplish salvation and restoration for the world marred by sin and suffering, and the suffering of his followers is instrumental for Christian mission. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ T&T Clark (April 20, 2017) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0567672417 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.69 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #9,955,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5,289 in Humanist Philosophy #10,950 in Jesus, the Gospels & Acts (Books) #5,289 in Humanist Philosophy #10,950 in Jesus, the Gospels & Acts (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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