The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Sovereign Sun

The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Sovereign Sun is a historical work written by Emperor Julian, who was the last pagan emperor of Rome. This book is an oration that Julian delivered in AD 363, in which he praises the Sun as the greatest of all gods and the source of all life on Earth. Julian argues that the Sun is not just a physical object in the sky, but a divine being that deserves worship and reverence. He also criticizes the Christian religion for its monotheism and for rejecting the pagan gods. The oration is a fascinating insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Roman Empire in the fourth century AD, and it provides valuable historical context for understanding the transition from paganism to Christianity in the Roman world. Overall, The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Sovereign Sun is an important work of ancient history and philosophy, and it remains relevant today for its insights into the nature of religion and the human quest for meaning and purpose.THIS 96 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Two Orations of the Emperor Julian, by Emperor Julian . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591271.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.