The Lost Books of the Bible, Part 7, Chapter I summary
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In Chapter I, Annaeus Seneca writes to Paul about a conversation with Lucilius and some of Paul's disciples in the Sallustian gardens, expressing a desire for Paul's company. He praises Paul's letters for their moral instruction and presents Paul as a channel for teachings whose depth demands a lifetime of study.
What happens
- Annaeus Seneca tells Paul about yesterday's conversation with Lucilius concerning hypocrisy and other subjects.
- Paul's disciples pass through the Sallustian gardens and join the conversation after persuasion.
- Seneca expresses a strong desire for Paul's company and praises his letters to cities and provincial towns.
- Seneca describes Paul as both a channel and sometimes an author of teachings that require lifelong study.
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The key line
“Such sentiments, I think, you were not so much the author of as the instrument for conveying — though sometimes you are both the author and the instrument.”Annaeus Seneca
Seneca praises Paul while distinguishing the source of the teachings from the person who communicates them. He also allows Paul a share in their authorship.
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What persuades Seneca that Paul's teachings require lifelong study?
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