Download or read book False God of Rome written by Robert Fabbri and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vespasian's mission will lead to violence, mayhem, and theft—and in the end, to a betrayal so great it will echo through the ages Vespasian is serving as a military officer on the outskirts of the Roman Empire, suppressing local troubles and defending the Roman way. But political events in Rome—Tiberius's increasingly insane debauchery, the escalating grain crisis—draw him back to the city. When Caligula becomes Emperor, Vespasian believes that things will improve. Instead, he watches the young emperor deteriorate from Rome's shining star to a blood-crazed, incestuous, all-powerful madman. Lavish building projects, endless games, public displays of his relationship with his sister, Drusilla, and a terrified senate are as nothing to Caligula's most ambitious plan: to bridge the bay of Neapolis and ride over it wearing Alexander's breastplate. And it falls to Vespasian to travel to Alexandria and steal it from Alexander's mausoleum.
Download or read book Roman Gods Goddesses written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Download or read book Vespasian 1 3 written by Robert Fabbri and published by Atlantic Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 1326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tribune of Rome AD 26: Sixteen-year-old Vespasian leaves his family farm for Rome. However, he soon finds himself out of his depth, making dangerous enemies (and dangerous friends - like the young Caligula) and becomes ensnared in a conspiracy against Tiberius. Vespasian flees the city to take up his position as tribune in an unfashionable legion on the Balkan frontier. Unblooded and inexperienced, he must lead his men in savage battle with hostile mountain tribes... Rome's Executioner Thracia, AD 30: Even after four years military service at the edge of the Roman world, Vespasian can't escape the tumultuous politics of an Empire on the brink of disintegration. His patrons in Rome charge him with the clandestine extraction of an old enemy from a fortress on the banks of the Danube before it falls to the Roman legion besieging it. Vespasian's mission is the key move in a deadly struggle for the right to rule the Roman Empire... False God of Rome Rome, AD 34: Vespasian is serving as a military officer on the outskirts of the Empire. But political events in Rome draw him back to the city. The new emperor Caligula forms an extravagant project to bridge the bay of Neapolis and ride over it wearing Alexander's breastplate. And it falls to Vespasian to travel to Alexandria and steal it from Alexander's mausoleum. Vespasian's mission will lead to violence, mayhem and theft - and in the end, to a betrayal so great it will echo through the ages... BOOKS 1-3 IN THE VESPASIAN SERIES ______________________________________________ Don't miss Robert Fabbri's epic new series Alexander's Legacy
Download or read book Tribune of Rome written by Robert Fabbri and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man, born in rural obscurity, destined to become one of Rome's greatest Emperors 26 AD: 16-year-old Vespasian leaves his family farm for Rome, his sights set on finding a patron and following his brother into the army, but he discovers a city in turmoil and an Empire on the brink. The aging emperor Tiberius is in seclusion on Capri, leaving Rome in the iron grip of Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard. Sejanus is ruler of the Empire in all but name, but many fear that isn't enough for him. Sejanus' spies are everywhere—careless words at a dinner party can be as dangerous as a barbarian arrow. Vespasian is totally out of his depth, making dangerous enemies (and even more dangerous friends—like the young Caligula) and soon finds himself ensnared in a conspiracy against Tiberius. With the situation in Rome deteriorating, Vespasian flees the city to take up a position as tribune in an unfashionable legion on the Balkan frontier. Even here, rebellion is in the air and unblooded and inexperienced, Vespasian must lead his men in savage battle with hostile mountain tribes. Vespasian will soon realize that he can't escape Roman politics any more than he can escape his destiny.
Download or read book Cicero on the Philosophy of Religion written by J. P. F. Wynne and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do the gods love you? Cicero gives deep and surprising answers in two philosophical dialogues on traditional Roman religion.
Download or read book THE FALSE GODS written by GEORGE HORACE LORIMER and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Nero written by Shadi Bartsch and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively and accessible guide to the rich literary, philosophical and artistic achievements of the notorious age of Nero.
Download or read book False Gods written by Frank Stockton Dobbins and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The False Gods written by Lorimer George Horace and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Venus and the Crucified written by Andrew Cooper Jones and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-03-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War breaks out in Heaven when the Lord God Almighty makes a bold attempt to seize control of the Roman Empire and launches military strikes against Jupiter, Supreme God of Ancient Rome...The puritanical Lord God has become an angry, bitter demagogue after discovering that divine power comes not from within but from the degree of humanity's popular worship. God's strict laws and His newly composed Bible have united His people giving Him the required strength to attack Rome. He is a populist tyrant ruling with an iron fist, and with a determination to obliterate all rivals He has declared the Roman Pantheon to be 'false gods'.In contrast the Roman Republic, ruled by the liberal-minded, pluralistic Jupiter, is steeped in sensuality and self-indulgence. It allows myriad gods, spirits and supernatural entities to be accepted and worshipped. Scientific investigation, art, and philosophy are actively encouraged. Rather than control their followers the Roman gods embrace them with hedonistic love and are idolised like rock stars.God and his angels attack Jupiter at his most vulnerable moment - unprotected by his armies, stimulated by exotic substances, and surrounded only by the decadent carnality of fantasy spirits. The Lord God comes within an ace of destroying Jupiter when he is momentarily distracted by the divine sensuality of Venus, Goddess of Love and Desire. Jupiter calls on the mightiest Roman gods for assistance - Mars, Ceres, Apollo, Minerva, Diana, Vulcan, Bacchus... The Romans manage to repel God's attack but then Mercury, Messenger of the Gods, brings news of the fall of Hades. The general of God's army of angels, Satan, has captured the Underworld with the aid of the ancient weapon known as the Devil's Trident. Satan has unleashed the fires of Hell and has taken Jupiter's brother Pluto prisoner...
Download or read book The Great Whore written by Evangelist David Hobbs and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-03-24 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thus says the LORD: "...Come out of her my people that you be not partakers of her sins and that you recieve not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she has rewarded you and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. How much she hath glorified herself and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: For she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: For strong is the LORD God who judgeth her..." (Revelation 18:4-8)
Download or read book The Acknowledged Doctrines of the Church of Rome Being an Exposition of Roman Catholic Doctrines as Set Forth by Esteemed Doctors of the Said Church and Confirmed by Repeated Publication with the Sanction of Bishops and Ministers of Her Communion written by Samuel CAPPER and published by . This book was released on 1849 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book False gods of Today s Christian Church written by Crossfire and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exposes a serious problem within today's Christian Church and offers the solution. In this book, learn what these false gods are and be able to recognize them. It is important for Christians to put aside these false gods and return to the one true God!
Download or read book The False God of Christmas written by George W. Zeller and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Stone Kingdom written by Paul D Bailey and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The content of this book is the Truth inspired by the Almighty God, and will be the most troubling and disturbing, but also rewarding work you have ever read. The Great Tribulation has begun; the great shaking that will break apart the very foundation of the things man believes to be true. Scripture tells us that in the end all things will be revealed. This report is a witness to that fact. So be it. If you are able to finish this work, you will never view the world in the same way, but you will acquire knowledge that will surpass all understanding. I have not published this material for personal gain, but as a witness of the Truth and to reveal to you the knowledge that was hidden since the time of Calvary. The Antichrist Identified The Abomination of Desolation Revealed Satan and the Devil Revealed Mystery Babylon Revealed The Mark of the Beast Revealed The Two Thieves on the Cross Identified The Parables Revealed The Prophesies of Scripture Revealed The Hidden Truths of Scripture Revealed The Armor of God Revealed The Transfiguration Revealed The Book of Genesis Revealed The Book of Jonah Revealed The Book of Daniel Revealed The Book of Revelation Revealed
Download or read book Rome s Lost Son written by Robert Fabbri and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth installment in Robert Fabbri's epic Vespasian series Rome, AD 51: Vespasian brings Rome's greatest enemy before the Emperor. After eight years of resistance, the British warrior Caratacus has been caught. But even Vespasian's victory cannot remove the newly-made consul from Roman politics: Agrippina, Emperor Claudius's wife, pardons Caratacus. Claudius is a drunken fool and Narcissus and Pallas, his freedmen, are battling for control of his throne. Separately, they decide to send Vespasian East to Armenia to defend Rome's interests. But there is more at stake than protecting a client kingdom. Rumors abound that Agrippina is involved in a plot to destabilise the East. Vespasian must find a way to serve two masters—Narcissus is determined to ruin Agrippina, Pallas to save her. Meanwhile, the East is in turmoil. A new Jewish cult is flourishing and its adherents refuse to swear loyalty to the Emperor. In Armenia, Vespasian is captured. Immured in the oldest city on earth, how can he escape? And is a Rome ruled by a woman who despises Vespasian any safer than a prison cell?
Download or read book Battling the Gods written by Tim Whitmarsh and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How new is atheism? Although adherents and opponents alike today present it as an invention of the European Enlightenment, when the forces of science and secularism broadly challenged those of faith, disbelief in the gods, in fact, originated in a far more remote past. In Battling the Gods, Tim Whitmarsh journeys into the ancient Mediterranean, a world almost unimaginably different from our own, to recover the stories and voices of those who first refused the divinities. Homer’s epic poems of human striving, journeying, and passion were ancient Greece’s only “sacred texts,” but no ancient Greek thought twice about questioning or mocking his stories of the gods. Priests were functionaries rather than sources of moral or cosmological wisdom. The absence of centralized religious authority made for an extraordinary variety of perspectives on sacred matters, from the devotional to the atheos, or “godless.” Whitmarsh explores this kaleidoscopic range of ideas about the gods, focusing on the colorful individuals who challenged their existence. Among these were some of the greatest ancient poets and philosophers and writers, as well as the less well known: Diagoras of Melos, perhaps the first self-professed atheist; Democritus, the first materialist; Socrates, executed for rejecting the gods of the Athenian state; Epicurus and his followers, who thought gods could not intervene in human affairs; the brilliantly mischievous satirist Lucian of Samosata. Before the revolutions of late antiquity, which saw the scriptural religions of Christianity and Islam enforced by imperial might, there were few constraints on belief. Everything changed, however, in the millennium between the appearance of the Homeric poems and Christianity’s establishment as Rome’s state religion in the fourth century AD. As successive Greco-Roman empires grew in size and complexity, and power was increasingly concentrated in central capitals, states sought to impose collective religious adherence, first to cults devoted to individual rulers, and ultimately to monotheism. In this new world, there was no room for outright disbelief: the label “atheist” was used now to demonize anyone who merely disagreed with the orthodoxy—and so it would remain for centuries. As the twenty-first century shapes up into a time of mass information, but also, paradoxically, of collective amnesia concerning the tangled histories of religions, Whitmarsh provides a bracing antidote to our assumptions about the roots of freethinking. By shining a light on atheism’s first thousand years, Battling the Gods offers a timely reminder that nonbelief has a wealth of tradition of its own, and, indeed, its own heroes.
