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Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate

Rowland B.E. Smith
4.9/5 (11167 ratings)
Description:Julian's brief reign (360-363 AD) had a profound impact on his contemporaries, as he worked fervently for a pagan restoration in the Roman Empire, which was rapidly becoming Christian. Julian's Gods focuses on the cultural mentality of the last pagan Emperor' by examining a wide variety of his own writings. The surviving speeches and treatises, satires and letters offer a rare insight into the personal attitudes and motivations of a remarkable Emperor. They show Julian as a highly educated man, an avid student of Greek philosophy, and a talented author in his own right. This elegant and closely-argued study will deepen understanding not only of Julian, but of the context of fourth century Neoplatonism.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate. To get started finding Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate

Rowland B.E. Smith
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: Julian's brief reign (360-363 AD) had a profound impact on his contemporaries, as he worked fervently for a pagan restoration in the Roman Empire, which was rapidly becoming Christian. Julian's Gods focuses on the cultural mentality of the last pagan Emperor' by examining a wide variety of his own writings. The surviving speeches and treatises, satires and letters offer a rare insight into the personal attitudes and motivations of a remarkable Emperor. They show Julian as a highly educated man, an avid student of Greek philosophy, and a talented author in his own right. This elegant and closely-argued study will deepen understanding not only of Julian, but of the context of fourth century Neoplatonism.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate. To get started finding Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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