The History Of Oracles: In Two Dissertations (1753)

by M. de Fontenelle

Book Overview

The History of Oracles: In Two Dissertations is a book written by Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle and published in 1753. The book provides a historical account of the phenomenon of oracles in ancient civilizations, particularly in Greece and Rome. The first dissertation focuses on the origins and development of oracles, while the second dissertation explores their decline and eventual disappearance. De Fontenelle delves into the religious and cultural...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437284825
• ISBN13: 9781437284829
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"