The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162892559)

The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods is a historical text written by the Roman Emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate. The book is a speech that Julian gave to the goddess Cybele, also known as the Mother of the Gods, in the year 363 AD. In the speech, Julian praises the goddess and her role in Roman religion, and asks for her assistance in his military campaigns. He also discusses his own religious beliefs and his rejection of Christianity, which was becoming increasingly popular in the Roman Empire at the time.The book provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD, as well as the political and military ambitions of Emperor Julian. It is considered an important historical document for understanding the religious and cultural context of the time period.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Two Orations of the Emperor Julian,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: 1162892552
ISBN-13: 9781162892559
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.11d