Suffering in Ancient Worldview: Luke, Seneca and 4 Maccabees in Dialogue by Dr B

Description: Suffering in Ancient Worldview by Dr Brian J. Tabb Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description 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, Senecas essays and letters and 4 Maccabees, highlighting how each author understands suffering vis-à-vis God, humanity, the worlds problem and its solution, and the future. Tabbs 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 humanitys 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 nations suffering as retribution for sin, while the martyrs virtuous suffering leads to Israels 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. Author Biography Brian J. Tabb is Academic Dean and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, USA. Details ISBN 0567684865 ISBN-13 9780567684868 Title Suffering in Ancient Worldview Author Dr Brian J. Tabb Format Paperback Year 2018 Pages 256 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:119466386; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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