The History Of Oracles: In Two Dissertations (1753) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165083688)

The History of Oracles: In Two Dissertations is a book written by Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle in 1753. The book is divided into two parts, each of which discusses the history of oracles. In the first part, de Fontenelle examines the origins of oracles and their role in ancient societies. He discusses how oracles were used as a means of divination and how they were consulted by kings and rulers for guidance.In the second part of the book, de Fontenelle focuses on the decline of oracles and their eventual disappearance. He discusses how the rise of Christianity and the spread of rationalism led to the decline of belief in oracles. The book also includes a discussion of the famous Oracle at Delphi and its role in ancient Greek society.Overall, The History of Oracles: In Two Dissertations is a fascinating exploration of the history of oracles and their importance in ancient societies. De Fontenelle's writing is clear and engaging, making this book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of religion and divination.Wherein Are Proved, 1. That The Oracles Were Not Given Out By Demons, But Were Invented And Supported By The Craft Of The Pagan Priests. 2. That The Oracles Did Not Cease At The Coming Of Jesus Christ, But Subsisted Four Hundred Years After It, Till The Entire Abolition Of Paganism.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: M. De Fontenelle
ISBN-10: 116508368X
ISBN-13: 9781165083688
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d