As sophist of Antioch and a devoted exponent of the traditional Hellenic system of education, Libanius remained deliberately and contemptuously unacquainted with Latin, and deplored its growing influence. Naturally humane in outlook and sympathizing with the local bourgeoisie, he criticized bitterly the encroachments and oppressions of the central administration, and the general cruelty of his day. Sincerely pagan in an increasingly aggressive Christian society, he became an influential voice against religious persecution, official or unofficial. The orations on Julian, to whose memory he remained devoted all his life, were composed between 362 and 365, and present Libanius with a congenial subject, revealing him at the height of his powers and influence.
Also available in the Loeb Classical Library is a two-volume edition of Libanius's "Autobiography and Selected Letters,"
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As sophist of Antioch and a devoted exponent of the traditional Hellenic system of education, Libanius remained deliberately and contemptuously unacquainted with Latin, and deplored its growing influence. Naturally humane in outlook and sympathizing with the local bourgeoisie, he criticized bitterly the encroachments and oppressions of the central administration, and the general cruelty of his day. Sincerely pagan in an increasingly aggressive Christian society, he became an influential voice against religious persecution, official or unofficial. The orations on Julian, to whose memory he remained devoted all his life, were composed between 362 and 365, and present Libanius with a congenial subject, revealing him at the height of his powers and influence.
Also available in the Loeb Classical Library is a two-volume edition of Libanius's "Autobiography and Selected Letters,"
Imprint | LOEB |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Loeb Classical Library |
Release date | 1977 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 1977 |
Authors | Libanius |
Editors | A.F. Norman |
Dimensions | 162 x 108 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 560 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-99497-3 |
Barcode | 9780674994973 |
Languages | value |
Subtitles | value |
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LSN | 0-674-99497-3 |