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100	1		_aFarrar, F. W. _q(Frederic William), _d1831-1903
245	1	0	_aSeekers after God
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508			_aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMarcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180
653			_aSeneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. -- Religion
653			_aEpictetus
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10846
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