Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William) 1831-1903 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Seekers after God" by F. W. Farrar is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life of the famous Roman philosopher Seneca, exploring his upbringing, philosophical development, and the socio-political environment of his time, particularly in relation to the emergence of Christianity. The opening of the book establishes the historical context surrounding Seneca, detailing his family's background, their migration from Cordova to Rome, and the impact of his mother's nurturing. Farrar elaborates on Seneca's early health issues and introduces significant family members, including his mother, Helvia, and his brothers. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Seneca's philosophical journey, indicating the stark contrasts between his moral teachings and the corruption prevalent in Roman society. It raises the question of how a man so steeped in the philosophical quests for wisdom and virtue navigated the treacherous waters of Roman political life while remaining a "seeker after God." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-01-01 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. -- Religion Epictetus B Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10846 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10846 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133247.0 10846