The Essence of Edward Gibbon on Christianity

Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) became world famous as the author of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Of the early Christian era, he wrote: "The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people, as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful." He described the theme of his work as "the triumph of barbarism and religion." Axios's Essence of ... Series takes the greatest works of practical philosophy and pares them down to their essence. Selected passages flow together to create a seamless work that will capture your interest from page one.

List of contents

Introduction
XV. The Progress of the Christian Religion, and the Sentiments, Manners, Numbers, and Condition of the Primitive Christians
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Part VII
Part IX
XVI. The Conduct of the Roman Government towards the Christians, from the Reign of Nero to That of Constantine
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Part VII
Part VIII
Index

About the author

Edited by Hunter Lewis

Product details

• Authors: Edward Gibbon, Hunter Lewis
• Assisted by: Hunter Lewis (Editor)
• Publisher: Hunter Lewis Foundation
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781604191127
• ISBN: 978-1-60419-112-7
• No. of pages: 119
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 198 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 141 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works