Dio The Athenian: Or From Olympus To Calvary (1880)

By Enoch Fitch Burr

Book Overview

""Dio The Athenian: Or From Olympus To Calvary"" is a historical novel written by Enoch Fitch Aburr and published in 1880. The book tells the story of Dio, a young Athenian who travels from his home in ancient Greece to witness the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. Along the way, Dio encounters a variety of characters and experiences a range of adventures, including battles with pirates and encounters with Roman soldiers. The novel explores themes of faith, morality, and the clash of cultures between the ancient Greeks and the early Christians. Through Dio's journey, the reader gains insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the beliefs and practices of both the Greeks and the early Christians. Overall, ""Dio The Athenian"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in human 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436822327
• ISBN13: 9781436822329
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"