JULIAN THE APOSTATE

by Giuseppe Ricciotti ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 22, 1960

This is an excellent translation by M. Joseph Costelloe, S.J. of the distinguished Italian Biblical scholar and historian's sequel to The Age of the Martyrs: Christianity from Diocletian to Constantine. It continues the general theme of the preceding work, but it can be read as an independent volume. It is a ""critical narration"" that aims ""to display in equal light...(Julian's) many laudable qualities and his numerous defects"". The author's scholarly, lucid, well organized exposition is a model of interesting, objective, biographical and historical writing. Original sources are cited and quoted from. There is a bibliography and an index. The personality of the Emperor Julian and the theological and historical background of his life are fascinating as seen through the author's vivid reconstructions. This is a classical work that should appeal equally to the specialist, the student and the general reader.

Pub Date: June 22, 1960

ISBN: 0548080984

Page Count: -

Publisher: Bruce

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 1, 1960

Categories: NONFICTION