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100 1 _aTaylor, Thomas,
_d1758-1835
245 1 0 _aArguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians :
_bAlso Extracts from Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, and Tacitus, Relating to the Jews, Together with an Appendix
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-10
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians" by Thomas Taylor is a historical compilation written in the early 19th century." This work offers a collection of critiques and arguments directed against early Christianity, presented through the perspectives of prominent ancient figures, including Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian. The book serves as a systematic examination of their philosophical and theological disagreements with Christian doctrine and practices, positioning them within the broader discourse of religious belief during their respective periods. The opening of the work establishes a foundation for understanding the context of these arguments against Christianity. It introduces the writer's intent to collect and present the critiques of Celsus, Porphyry, and Julian while noting their historical importance. Through early passages, it highlights Celsus’s contentions regarding the nature of Christian gatherings and doctrinal beliefs, suggesting that these debates stem from deep philosophical disagreements about divinity and faith. Additionally, Taylor acknowledges the significance of these discussions, referencing the need for a more refined and critical examination of Christian doctrines in response to the classical philosophical challenges posed by these historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTheology -- Early works to 1800
653 _aChristianity -- Controversial literature -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aCelsus, active 180
_q(Platonic philosopher)
700 1 _aDiodorus, Siculus
700 1 _aJosephus, Flavius,
_d38?-100?
700 1 _aJulian, Emperor of Rome,
_d331-363
700 1 _aPorphyry
700 1 _aTacitus, Cornelius,
_d56-117
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37696
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