The Emperor Julian's Orations To The Sovereign Sun And To The Mother Of The Gods

By Julian, Thomas Taylor, Thomas Taylor

Book Overview

The book, ""The Emperor Julian's Orations To The Sovereign Sun And To The Mother Of The Gods"" is a collection of speeches delivered by Emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, to two important deities of the ancient Roman Empire. The first oration is addressed to the Sun, which was considered the most powerful and revered god of the Roman pantheon. In this speech, Julian praises the Sun for its role in sustaining life on earth and for its divine power to guide and protect the Roman Empire. He also discusses the philosophical and religious beliefs that underpin his devotion to the Sun.The second oration is addressed to the Mother of the Gods, who was a popular goddess in the Roman Empire associated with fertility, motherhood, and the protection of the state. In this speech, Julian pays tribute to the goddess and describes her various roles and attributes. He also discusses the importance of religious tolerance and the need to respect different beliefs and practices.Overall, the book provides a fascinating insight into the religious and philosophical beliefs of Emperor Julian and the ancient Roman Empire. It showcases the importance of religion and spirituality in ancient Roman society and the deep reverence that was accorded to the gods and goddesses of the pantheon.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: 1162911743
• ISBN13: 9781162911748
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"