Dio The Athenian - Enoch Fitch Burr - Bog

Dio The Athenian: Or From Olympus To Calvary is a historical fiction novel written by Enoch Fitch Burr and published in 1880. The story follows the life of the titular character, Dio, an Athenian who is born into a wealthy family in ancient Greece. Dio is a curious and intelligent young man who is fascinated by the gods and their stories.As he grows older, Dio becomes disillusioned with the gods and begins to question their existence. He becomes interested in the teachings of a man named Jesus, who is preaching a new religion in Jerusalem. Dio decides to travel to Jerusalem to learn more about this new religion and to meet Jesus.In Jerusalem, Dio meets Jesus and becomes one of his followers. He witnesses many of Jesus' miracles and teachings, and becomes convinced that Jesus is the son of God. However, Dio's beliefs put him at odds with his family and the authorities in Athens, who see him as a traitor to their religion and culture.The novel follows Dio's journey as he struggles to reconcile his beliefs with the expectations of his family and society. It explores themes of faith, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. Overall, Dio The Athenian is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the life of Jesus and the early days of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.