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The Emperor Julian's Orations To The Sovereign Sun And To The Mother Of The Gods

The Emperor Julian's Orations To The Sovereign Sun And To The Mother Of The Gods

Emperor Julian
Taylor, Thomas

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PhilosophyBiographies GeneralAncient Rome

ISBN10: 1417987731
ISBN13: 9781417987733
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.32 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Emperor Julian's Orations To The Sovereign Sun And To The Mother Of The Gods is a collection of speeches delivered by the Roman Emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, in the 4th century CE. The speeches are addressed to two of the most important deities in the Roman pantheon: Sol Invictus, the unconquered sun god, and Cybele, the mother goddess. In these orations, Julian expresses his devotion to these deities and his belief in their power and importance. He argues that the worship of these gods is essential for the well-being of the Roman Empire, and that their favor is necessary for the success of military campaigns and other endeavors. The speeches also provide insight into Julian's religious beliefs and his attempts to revive traditional pagan practices in the face of growing Christian influence. He criticizes the Christian faith and its followers, and argues that the Roman people should return to the worship of their ancestral gods. Overall, The Emperor Julian's Orations To The Sovereign Sun And To The Mother Of The Gods is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the religious and political beliefs of one of the most controversial figures in Roman history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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