Julian and Christianity: revisiting the Constantinian revolution
"A study of Emperor Julian's efforts to reverse his uncle Constantine's Christian revolution. A close study of Julian's works suggests that he was in many ways a typical Roman emperor, both pragmatic and rational, who employed his familiarity with Christianity in an attempt to su...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Ithaca London
Cornell University Press
2021
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Julian, Römisches Reich, Kaiser 331-363
/ Christianity
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Julian Emperor of Rome (331-363)
Religion
B Paganism (Rome) B Rome History Julian, 361-363 B Christianity and other religions Novel B Church History Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 B Religion and state (Rome) B Rome Religion |
| Summary: | "A study of Emperor Julian's efforts to reverse his uncle Constantine's Christian revolution. A close study of Julian's works suggests that he was in many ways a typical Roman emperor, both pragmatic and rational, who employed his familiarity with Christianity in an attempt to supplant both Christ and the Church"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1501755471 |