# Annaeus Seneca — The City of God character guide

> Annaeus Seneca in The City of God by Augustine of Hippo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Seneca

**First appearance:** 0002-part-i-book-i

## Who they are

Roman Stoic philosopher and playwright, cited on ethics and the nature of the gods.

## In the story

### [Editor's Preface](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/editor-s-preface)

Erasmus is mentioned as an admirer of Augustine, though not a canonical character; Erasmus is not in the list, so omitted. Instead, note that the editor cites Erasmus's criticism.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-i-viii)

Quoted for verses equating fate with the will of the supreme Father.

### [Book VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-i-book-vi)

Mentioned for his more vehement censure of civil theology in his book against superstition.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-i-x)

Seneca is the central figure of the chapter; Augustine discusses his book against superstition, his bold censure of civil theology, and his hypocritical advice to feign worship.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-i-xi)

Criticizes Jewish sacred rites and sabbaths, but refrains from mentioning Christians.

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