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Frederic William Farrar (Bombay, 7 August 1831 - Canterbury, 22 March 1903) was a cleric of the Church of England (Anglican), schoolteacher and author. He was a pallbearer at the funeral of Charles Darwin in 1882. He was a member of the Cambridge Apostles secret society. He... Read Full Overview

The exact date of Seneca's birth is uncertain, but it took place in all probability about seven years before the commencement of the Christian era. It will give to his life a touch of deep and solemn interest if we remember that, during all those guilty and stormy scenes amid... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

First published in 1871, this influential work explores the lives and teachings of some of Christianity's most illustrious saints and mystics, including St. Augustine, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Teresa of Avila. Written by the Rev. Frederic William Farrar, a noted Victorian... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

"Seekers after God" by F. W. Farrar is a profound spiritual exploration, masterfully blending theology, philosophy, and personal reflection. This insightful work delves into the human quest for spiritual enlightenment and the pursuit of a deeper connection with the divine. Through... Read Full Overview

Explore the lives of those who sought spiritual understanding in Frederic William Farrar's "Seekers after God." This exploration of ancient thought focuses primarily on Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher, delving into his life and teachings as examples of individuals striving... Read Full Overview

Frederic William Farrar (Bombay, 7 August 1831 - Canterbury, 22 March 1903) was a cleric of the Church of England (Anglican), schoolteacher and author. He was a pallbearer at the funeral of Charles Darwin in 1882. He was a member of the Cambridge Apostles secret society. He... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

On the banks of the Baetis--the modern Guadalquiver, --and under the woods that crown the southern slopes of the Sierra Morena, lies the beautiful and famous city of Cordova. It had been selected by Marcellus as the site of a Roman colony; and so many Romans and Spaniards of... Read Full Overview

Seekers After God is a book written by F. W. Farrar that explores the lives of several individuals who have sought to know and understand God throughout history. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different individual, including Moses, David,... Read Full Overview

"Seekers after God" from Frederic Farrar. Cleric of the Church of England (1831-1903).