Paul and Seneca within the ancient consolation tradition : a comparison / by Alex W. Muir.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Muir, Alex W., author.

Series:

Supplements to Novum Testamentum ; v. 193.

Supplements to Novum Testamentum, 0167-9732 ; volume 193

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Paul, the Apostle, Saint.

Paul.

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D.

Seneca, Lucius Annaeus.

Bible. Epistles of Paul--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Consolation in the Bible.

Consolation in literature.

Latin prose literature--History and criticism.

Latin prose literature.

Bible. Epistles of Paul.

Physical Description:

xi, 282 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2024]

Summary:

"In this monograph, Alex W. Muir shows how Paul and Seneca were significant contributors to an ancient philosophical and rhetorical tradition of consolation. Each writer's consolatory career is surveyed in turn through close readings of key primary texts: chiefly Seneca's three literary consolations and 'Epistles'; and Paul's letters, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Corinthians, and Philippians. A final comparative dialogue highlights the pair's adaptations and innovations within this tradition"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Defining consolation in antiquity : traditions and modes

Comparing Paul and Seneca on consolation : how and why

Consolations from Seneca's early career

Consolations from Seneca's later career

Paul's First Letter to Thessalonians

Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians

Paul's Letter to the Philippians

Comparing Paul's and Seneca's consolatory discourses and narratives

Conclusion : Paul and Seneca within the ancient consolation tradition.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-260) and indexes.

Other Format:

Online version: Muir, Alex W. Paul and Seneca within the ancient consolation tradition

ISBN:

9789004695535

9004695532

OCLC:

1417657818