Discours De L' Empereur Julien, Contre Les Chretiens (1768)

By Voltaire and Jean-Baptiste de Boyer d'Argens

Book Overview

Discours De L������� Empereur Julien, Contre Les Chretiens (1768) is a book written by the renowned French philosopher, writer, and historian, Voltaire. The book is a collection of speeches made by the Roman Emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, in the fourth century AD. Julian was a pagan emperor who sought to revive the ancient Roman religion and culture, which had been largely supplanted by Christianity. In these speeches, he attacks the Christian faith and its followers, arguing that their beliefs are irrational and their practices immoral. Voltaire, known for his critical views on religion and his advocacy for freedom of thought and expression, presents Julian's arguments in a clear and concise manner, while also offering his own commentary on the issues at hand. The book is considered a classic of Enlightenment literature and a significant contribution to the ongoing debate about the role of religion in society. It offers valuable insights into the historical context of the early Christian church and the challenges it faced in a world dominated by paganism. Overall, Discours De L������� Empereur Julien, Contre Les Chretiens (1768) is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be relevant to contemporary discussions about religion, culture, and politics.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: 1104049422
• ISBN13: 9781104049423
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"