Legacy

The Apocryphal Correspondence between Seneca and Paul

(Author) David Mitchell
Format: Hardcover
Price: £23.00

In the 4th Century AD, a correspondence between the Apostle Paul and the Stoic philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca surfaced and circulated among the scholarly elect of the recently liberated, corporate Catholic Church. Although the letters are spurious in nature, no Church Father trained in deciphering the legitimacy of interpolated and amended writings of first century documents thought it necessary to denounce these letters as such. One even chose to endorse the pagan Seneca as beneficial to the Church on account of these letters. This endorsement actually secured the survival of Seneca´s other works and his impact on history´s notable scholars. Legacy: The Apocryphal Correspondence between Seneca and Paul follows the Correspondence as it toured Europe passing through the hands of the men who profoundly shaped the world we live in today. Would Seneca have had such an influence on Petrarch, John Calvin, or William Shakespeare (to name a few) had not a 4th century renegade crafted these letters?

Information
Publisher:
Xlibris
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781450087902
Publish year:
2010
Publish date:
Aug. 3, 2010

David Mitchell

David Mitchell is a British author known for his intricate narratives that blend multiple genres and styles. His most notable works include "Cloud Atlas," a novel that weaves together six interconnected stories spanning different time periods and genres, and "The Bone Clocks," a complex tale of immortality and destiny. Mitchell's literary style is characterized by his ability to seamlessly blend realism and fantasy, creating rich and immersive worlds for his readers. His contributions to literature include challenging traditional storytelling conventions and pushing the boundaries of genre fiction. "Cloud Atlas" is widely considered his most famous work, earning critical acclaim and a devoted following of readers. Mitchell's impact on the literary genre has been profound, inspiring other authors to experiment with structure and genre blending in their own works.

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