Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian the ApostateJulian's brief reign (360-363 AD) had a profound impact on his contemporaries, as he worked fervently for a pagan restoration in the Roman Empire, which was rapidly becoming Christian. |
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Julian's Gods: Religion and Philosophy in the Thought and Action of Julian ... Rowland B. E. Smith No preview available - 2014 |
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