The Last Pagan Emperor: Julian the Apostate and the War Against Christianity
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Author Description
The Roman Emperor Julian (361-363) Was Raised As A Christian, But Soon After Apostatized, And, During His Short Reign, Attempted To Revive Paganism. This Provoked The Anger Of The Christians, Who Raised Accusations Against Him As A Persecutor. In The Last Pagan Emperor, These Claims Are Carefully Investigated. Introduction -- Julian's Apostasy -- Constantine And The Christians -- A Fleeting Cloud? -- George Of Cappadocia -- Artemius -- Pagan Temples And Christian Churches -- Sacrifices To The Gods -- Julian's School Edict: A Form Of Persecution? -- Basil Of Ancyra -- Idols And Psalm Singing -- Julian And His Uncle Julianus -- Caesarea And Gaza -- Eugenius And Macarius -- The Banner Of The Cross -- Chrysostom And Julian -- To The End And Beyond -- Elophius -- Praise And Blame -- Chronological Outline. H.c. Teitler. Originally Published As Julianus De Afvallige (amsterdam: Athaneum--polak & Van Gennep, 2009)--title Page Verso. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical validity of the accusations that Emperor Julian the Apostate acted as a systematic persecutor of Christians during his brief reign. H. C. Teitler, a scholar of late antiquity, examines the primary source material and the subsequent ecclesiastical narratives that shaped Julian's reputation. By analyzing specific legislative acts and reported incidents of conflict, the author seeks to distinguish between the reality of Julian's religious policies and the later polemical constructions created by Christian historians.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed examination of Julian's school edict and its impact on Christian educators.
- Analysis of specific case studies involving figures such as George of Cappadocia and Basil of Ancyra.
- A chronological breakdown of the transition from the Constantinian era to Julian's pagan revival.
- Evaluation of the role of temple destruction and sacrificial practices in the religious tension of the fourth century.
Scope Limits
- The book does not provide a comprehensive biography of Julian's life outside of his religious policies and the resulting conflicts.
- It does not offer an exhaustive military history of Julian's Persian campaign.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and historians recognize this text as a rigorous revisionist study that challenges long-standing ecclesiastical narratives regarding Julian's reign. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the author's meticulous attention to the reliability of ancient sources.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190626534
ISBN-13:
9780190626532
Biography
History
Religion
Christianity
Paganism
Church & State
Ancient - Rome
Church History