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  • Select Works Of Porphyry: Containing His Four Books On Abstinence From Animal Food, His Treatise On The Homeric Cave Of The Nymphs

    by Porphyry ...
    Translated by Thomas Taylor ...
    This essential volume presents two of the most influential philosophical texts of the Neoplatonist thinker Porphyry, a towering figure in late antiquity whose writings helped bridge the gap between Platonic metaphysics, classical religion, and early Christian theology. In On Abstinence from Animal Food, Porphyry lays out a sweeping ethical, metaphysical, and theological argument for vegetarianism, ... Read more

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  • Against the Christians: Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor Julian

    A Critique of Christianity in Roman Era

    by Diodorus of Sicily, Flavius Josephus, Tacitus, Celsus, Emperor Julian, Porphyry, Thomas Taylor ...
    Against the Christians is a literary critique of Christianity. Its incisive remarks extend to key figures, philosophies, and dogmas. The divinity of Jesus is questioned, as is the truthfulness of the apostles and the Christian concept of God on a larger scale. It rejects the gospels as the work of frauds who attributed their own writings to late disciples of Jesus. ... Read more

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  • Against the Christians: Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor Julian

    Enriched edition. A Critique of Christianity in Roman Era

    by Thomas Taylor, Flavius Josephus, Porphyry, Tacitus, Diodorus of Sicily, Celsus, Emperor Julian, Oliver Wilcox ...
    Against the Christians: Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor Julian is a masterful anthology that captures the intellectual vigor and poignant contestations of early Christian thought in antiquity. The collection is a testament to the profound critiques penned by some of the sharpest minds of the classical era against the nascent Christian faith. Spanning a diverse array of literary ... Read more

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  • Against the Christians: Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor Julian

    Enriched edition. A Critique of Christianity in Roman Era

    by Thomas Taylor, Flavius Josephus, Porphyry, Tacitus, Diodorus of Sicily, Celsus, Emperor Julian, Griffin Ellmouth ...
    Against the Christians: Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian is a profound exploration of late antiquity's intellectual opposition to burgeoning Christian ideologies. This riveting collection weaves together a tapestry of philosophical musings, historical critiques, and rhetorical prowess. The anthology underscores major anti-Christian polemics of the era, offering a spectrum of ... Read more

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  • Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians

    Enriched edition.

    by Cornelius Tacitus, Flavius Josephus, Emperor of Rome Julian, Siculus Diodorus, Porphyry, active 180 Celsus, Oliver Wilcox ...
    In the anthology *Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians*, readers are thrust into the fervent ideological debates of the ancient world, rich with the clashing perspectives that defined early Christian and pagan dialogues. This collection serves as an intellectual tapestry showcasing a range of literary styles from rigorous rhetorical treatises to impassioned ... Read more

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  • The Old Testament Interpreted: 20 Analytical Books

    The Farmer Boy, Joseph the Dreamer, David the Shepherd Boy, Job and Solomon, The Flood, etc.

    by Harold B. Hunting, Amy Steedman, James Hartwell Willard, Theophilus G. Pinches, T. K. Cheyne, Marian MacLean Finney, Robertson L. Whiteside, A. L. O. E., Noel Hope, Mildred Duff, G. F. Maclear, Emma Howard Wight, Diodorus of Sicily, Flavius Josephus, Tacitus, Celsus, Emperor Julian, Porphyry, Thomas Taylor ...
    The Old Testament Interpreted: 20 Analytical Books offers a comprehensive exploration of the Old Testament through the prism of diverse literary styles and scholarly interpretations. This anthology is a tapestry woven from a vast array of narratives, analytical commentaries, and historical accounts that span centuries of theological thought. The collection encapsulates a rich diversity of ... Read more

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  • Writings Against Christians

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    by Thomas Taylor, Flavius Josephus, Porphyry, Tacitus, Diodorus of Sicily, Celsus, Emperor Julian, Connor Remington ...
    Writings Against Christians is a compelling anthology that delves into the intellectual, cultural, and religious confrontations between early Pagan philosophy and the nascent Christian movement. This rigorously assembled collection offers a profound examination of the tensions that shaped ancient thought, presenting a spectrum of rhetorical and philosophical approaches. From critiques of Christian ... Read more

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  • Arguments Against the Christians: Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor Julian

    Enriched edition. A Critique of Christianity in Roman Era

    by Diodorus of Sicily, Flavius Josephus, Tacitus, Celsus, Emperor Julian, Porphyry, Thomas Taylor, Grayson Doyle ...
    In 'Arguments Against the Christians: Celsus, Porphyry and the Emperor Julian,' readers encounter a profound exploration of ancient critiques against early Christian doctrines through an array of philosophical and rhetorical styles. This anthology brings together the incisive works of noted critics of Christianity from the early centuries, providing a unique insight into the intellectual ... Read more

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  • How to Care about Animals

    An Ancient Guide to Creatures Great and Small

    by Porphyry, M. D. Usher ...
    Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
    An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with themHow to Care about Animals is a fascinating menagerie of passages from classical literature about animals and the lives we share with them. Drawing on ancient writers from Aesop to Ovid, classicist and farmer M. D. Usher has gathered a healthy litter of selections that ... Read more

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    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • How to Be a Farmer

    An Ancient Guide to Life on the Land

    by M. D. Usher, Porphyry ...
    Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
    A delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country living—ranging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agricultureWhether you farm or garden, live in the country or long to move there, or simply enjoy an occasional rural retreat, you will be delighted by this cornucopia of writings about living and working on the land, harvested from the fertile fields ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians

    Enriched edition. Also Extracts from Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, and Tacitus, Relating to the Jews, Together with an Appendix

    by Cornelius Tacitus, Flavius Josephus, Emperor of Rome Julian, Siculus Diodorus, Porphyry, Active 180 Celsus, Oliver Wilcox ...
    In the fascinating anthology "Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians," readers will encounter a unique exploration of early theological and philosophical critiques directed at Christianity during the formative years of the Roman Empire. This collection deftly assembles a spectrum of literary styles that range from philosophical discourse to historical ... Read more

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  • Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians

    Enriched edition. Also Extracts from Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, and Tacitus, Relating to the Jews, Together with an Appendix

    by Flavius Josephus, active 180 Celsus, Emperor of Rome Julian, Cornelius Tacitus, Siculus Diodorus, Porphyry, Rowan Silvershaw ...
    The 'Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians' is an illuminating anthology that captures the intellectual currents of Antiquity through an array of critiques aimed at the burgeoning Christian ideology. This collection presents a tapestry of literary and rhetorical styles, from Celsus' sharp dialectic to Porphyry's philosophical rigor, and Julian's imperial ... Read more

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