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""The Twilight of the Gods"" is a book written by William Samuel Lilly, first published in 1888. The book is a historical and philosophical analysis of the decline of Greek and Roman polytheism and the rise of Christianity in the ancient world. Lilly argues that the decline of the pagan religions was not due to the triumph of Christianity alone, but rather a combination of factors including social, political, and economic changes. He also examines the role of philosophy and science in the decline of the pagan religions.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the decline of the pagan religions and the rise of Christianity, while the second part explores the philosophical and scientific ideas that contributed to the decline of the pagan religions.Lilly's writing is scholarly and well-researched, drawing on a wide range of primary sources from the ancient world. He also engages with contemporary debates about religion and science, making the book relevant to modern readers interested in the history of ideas.Overall, ""The Twilight of the Gods"" is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the decline of the pagan religions and the rise of Christianity in the ancient world.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Great Enigma, by William Samuel Lilly. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101339.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161569568
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 40
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 231 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. november 2024
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""The Twilight of the Gods"" is a book written by William Samuel Lilly, first published in 1888. The book is a historical and philosophical analysis of the decline of Greek and Roman polytheism and the rise of Christianity in the ancient world. Lilly argues that the decline of the pagan religions was not due to the triumph of Christianity alone, but rather a combination of factors including social, political, and economic changes. He also examines the role of philosophy and science in the decline of the pagan religions.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the decline of the pagan religions and the rise of Christianity, while the second part explores the philosophical and scientific ideas that contributed to the decline of the pagan religions.Lilly's writing is scholarly and well-researched, drawing on a wide range of primary sources from the ancient world. He also engages with contemporary debates about religion and science, making the book relevant to modern readers interested in the history of ideas.Overall, ""The Twilight of the Gods"" is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the decline of the pagan religions and the rise of Christianity in the ancient world.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Great Enigma, by William Samuel Lilly. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101339.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.

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