Julian's Gods : Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the Apostate PDF
by Rowland B. E. Smith
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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.
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- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:15/04/2013
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:320 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:15/04/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781134677467