The Sibylline Oracles: Books 3-5 (1918) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436621670)

The Sibylline Oracles: Books 3-5 is a book written by Herbert Bate and originally published in 1918. The book contains translations of the third, fourth, and fifth books of the Sibylline Oracles, which are a collection of ancient Greek and Roman prophecies attributed to the Sibyls, female prophets of the ancient world. The prophecies contained within the Oracles cover a wide range of topics, including the end of the world, the coming of a savior, and the fate of various nations and peoples. Bate's translation of the Oracles is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context of the prophecies. The book is an important resource for scholars of ancient history, religion, and literature, as well as anyone interested in the fascinating world of ancient prophecy and divination.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: Herbert Bate
ISBN-10: 1436621674
ISBN-13: 9781436621670
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d