The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161581348)

The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods is a historical and philosophical text written by Emperor Julian himself. The book is a speech that was delivered by Julian in the year 363 AD, during a religious ceremony in honor of the goddess Cybele, also known as the Mother of the Gods. In the oration, Julian praises the goddess and her powers, and speaks of his own personal experiences with her. He also discusses the importance of religion and spirituality in society, and argues against the growing influence of Christianity in the Roman Empire. The book provides valuable insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Romans, as well as the political and social climate of the time. It is considered an important piece of literature for scholars of ancient history, philosophy, and religion.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Two Orations of the Emperor Julian, by Emperor Julian . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591271.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.

Author: Emperor Julian
ISBN-10: 1161581340
ISBN-13: 9781161581348
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d