Suffering in Ancient Worldview

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, Seneca''s essays and letters and 4 Maccabees, highlighting how each author understands suffering vis-à-vis God, humanity, the world''s problem and its solution, and the future. Tabb''s study offers a pivota...