Sallust on the Gods and the World - Hardcover

by Sallust (Author)

Sallust on the Gods and the World is a book written by the Roman historian and philosopher Sallust, who lived during the first century BC. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of ancient Roman religion and philosophy, as well as the nature of the universe and the role of the gods in human affairs.In the first part of the book, Sallust discusses the nature of the gods and their relationship to the world. He argues that the gods are not physical beings, but rather spiritual entities that exist beyond the material world. He also explores the idea of fate and how it relates to the actions of human beings.The second part of the book focuses on the role of religion in Roman society. Sallust examines the various religious practices and rituals of the Romans, and discusses their significance and meaning. He also explores the relationship between religion and morality, arguing that religion is necessary for the maintenance of a just and virtuous society.Finally, Sallust discusses the nature of the universe and the role of humans within it. He examines the various theories of the universe that were popular in ancient Rome, and argues that the universe is a rational and ordered system that is governed by natural laws. He also explores the idea of the human soul and its relationship to the body, arguing that the soul is immortal and that its ultimate destiny is to return to the divine realm.Overall, Sallust on the Gods and the World provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Roman worldview, and is an important work for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and religion.1793. And the Pythagoric sentences of Demophilus, translated from the Greek; and five hymns by Proclus, in the original Greek, with a poetical version, to which are added five hymns by the translator. This volume contains three pieces of composition, each of which, though inconsiderable as to its bulk, is inestimable as to the value of its contents. Written in Old English.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.