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Exploring spiritual narratives from the third to the sixth centuries A.D., this book delves into pagan philosophical biographies, Christian saints' lives, and autobiographical writings by figures like Julian and Augustine. It offers a fresh perspective, moving beyond traditional historical analysis to examine the deeper religious and intellectual themes present in these texts. By focusing on the spiritual and philosophical dimensions, it provides insights into the cultural and theological landscape of the era.
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Truthfulness, Realism, Historicity, Peter Turner
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- Title
- Truthfulness, Realism, Historicity
- Subtitle
- A Study in Late Antique Spiritual Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Turner
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781032926308
- Category
- World history, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring spiritual narratives from the third to the sixth centuries A.D., this book delves into pagan philosophical biographies, Christian saints' lives, and autobiographical writings by figures like Julian and Augustine. It offers a fresh perspective, moving beyond traditional historical analysis to examine the deeper religious and intellectual themes present in these texts. By focusing on the spiritual and philosophical dimensions, it provides insights into the cultural and theological landscape of the era.