St. Paul at Athens: A Poem (1851)

By John George Sheppard

Book Overview

St. Paul At Athens: A Poem is a literary work written by John G. Sheppard and published in 1851. The book is a narrative poem that tells the story of the Apostle Paul's visit to Athens, as recorded in the Bible's Acts of the Apostles. The poem is written in a classical style and explores the themes of religion, philosophy, and cultural differences.The story begins with Paul's arrival in Athens, where he is struck by the city's beauty and the many gods worshipped by its people. He is invited to speak at the Areopagus, a gathering place for philosophers and intellectuals, and he delivers a powerful speech about the one true God.Throughout the poem, Sheppard explores the clash between Paul's monotheistic beliefs and the polytheistic beliefs of the Athenians. He also delves into the philosophical debates of the time, including the ideas of Plato and Aristotle.The book is written in a lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the city and its people. Sheppard's use of language and imagery creates a vivid picture of ancient Athens and the religious and philosophical debates of the time.St. Paul At Athens: A Poem is a thoughtful and thought-provoking work that explores the intersection of religion, philosophy, and culture in ancient Greece. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the intellectual debates of the ancient world.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116217921X
• ISBN13: 9781162179216
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"