Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-173) and index.
Contents:
Introduction : Opening of Hostilities -- The Problem of Constantius II -- The Problem of Constantine -- Mocking the False Savior -- Crafting the Salvific Heracles -- Crafting the Salvific Asclepius -- Constructing the Spatial Narrative in Constantinople -- Creating a Robust Religious Structure -- Constructing the Spatial Narrative in Antioch and Jerusalem -- Conclusion : Endgame.
Summary:
"A study of Emperor Julian's efforts to reverse his uncle Constantine's Christian revolution. A close study of Julian's works suggests that he was in many ways a typical Roman emperor, both pragmatic and rational, who employed his familiarity with Christianity in an attempt to supplant both Christ and the Church"-- Provided by publisher.
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