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_aTaylor, Thomas, _d1758-1835 |
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_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 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aTheology -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aChristianity -- Controversial literature -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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_aCelsus, active 180 _q(Platonic philosopher) |
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_aJosephus, Flavius, _d38?-100? |
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_aJulian, Emperor of Rome, _d331-363 |
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| 700 | 1 | _aPorphyry | |
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_aTacitus, Cornelius, _d56-117 |
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