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 supplant...

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Main Author: Greenwood, David Neal, 1970- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, [2021]
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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.
Physical Description:xii, 177 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781501755477
1501755471