Death of the Gods is a historical novel written by Russian author Dmitri Merejkowski. The book is set in ancient Rome and Greece and follows the story of the philosopher and teacher Apollonius of Tyana. The novel explores the conflict between the traditional pagan beliefs and the rise of Christianity during the reign of Emperor Nero. Apollonius of Tyana is a wise and respected philosopher who travels throughout the Roman Empire, spreading his teachings and wisdom. He becomes embroiled in the political and religious turmoil ...
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Death of the Gods is a historical novel written by Russian author Dmitri Merejkowski. The book is set in ancient Rome and Greece and follows the story of the philosopher and teacher Apollonius of Tyana. The novel explores the conflict between the traditional pagan beliefs and the rise of Christianity during the reign of Emperor Nero. Apollonius of Tyana is a wise and respected philosopher who travels throughout the Roman Empire, spreading his teachings and wisdom. He becomes embroiled in the political and religious turmoil of the time, as the Roman Empire begins to embrace Christianity and abandon the traditional pagan gods. Apollonius finds himself at odds with the Christian leaders, who see him as a threat to their power and influence. The novel is a rich tapestry of historical events and characters, including the infamous Emperor Nero, the philosopher Seneca, and the Christian apostle Paul. Merejkowski weaves together historical fact and fiction to create a compelling narrative that explores the complex themes of faith, power, and morality. Death of the Gods is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the clash between paganism and Christianity in ancient Rome. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, philosophy, or religion.A novel set in the time of the Roman Emperor Julianus (nephew of Constantine the Great, and called the Apostate by his enemies). Examines the philosophical, religious and social impulses of an early period in Western history.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.
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