The Lost Books of the Bible, Part 7, Chapter XI summary
Part 7, Chapter XI of 170 · 1 min to read the chapter
In Chapter XI, Annaeus Seneca praises Paul and welcomes the prospect of close friendship, while urging him to accept being named first in a letter's greeting. He points to Paul's Roman citizenship and wishes they could exchange positions, making respect and social standing the letter's central concerns.
What happens
- Annaeus Seneca greets Paul warmly and describes intimate friendship with him as good fortune.
- He urges Paul not to regard being named first in a greeting as beneath him.
- Seneca suggests that Paul's refusal could seem like mockery and reminds him of his Roman citizenship.
- He wishes they could exchange positions and closes with a dated farewell.
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What to notice
Seneca expresses admiration by wishing to exchange places with Paul. This makes their relative standing an explicit concern.
Quick check
What status does Seneca explicitly attribute to Paul?
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