She Who Restores The Roman Empire

Author : David Criswell
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595249280
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book She Who Restores the Roman Empire written by David Criswell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of The Biblical prophecy of the Whore of Babylon St. Augustine said that the Church of Rome would one day apostatize while St. Jerome hinted that the day of apostasy may have already begun, but today even many Protestants reject this notion arguing instead that a new Babylonian kingdom will arise in Iraq. She Who Restores the Roman Empire is a thorough survey of this controversial prophecy. It examines the prophetic interpretations throughout history and shows their impact upon history. It shows how the prophecy itself helped shaped the Reformation and counter-Reformation. It also discusses the newer interpretations which predict a revival of ancient Babylon or a global New Age religion. Dr. Criswell’s conclusion is based on thorough exegesis and on historical precedent. He contends that it is the Harlot who will initiate the restoration of the Roman Empire and the anti-Christ will initially be his puppet before turning on her and destroying her great city. Napoleon was an archetype of the coming anti-Christ who will promise a new world but deliver destruction. "David Criswell has done an outstanding job in handling the subject of Babylon the Harlot in the book of Revelation. As a Tyndale Seminary graduate student, he was a thorough researcher and scholar. No matter what your view on the "Babylon" issue, this book is a classic at analyzing the subject. The reader will find this treatise a fascinating adventure in Bible study." —Dr. Mal Couch, president, Tyndale Seminary

Author : Joyce E. Salisbury
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421417006
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rome's Christian Empress written by Joyce E. Salisbury and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2015-07 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Introduction. A Forgotten Empress -- 1 The "Most Noble" Princess: 379-395 -- 2 Orphan Princess in Stilicho's Shadow: 395-408 -- 3 Held Hostage by the Goths: 408-412 -- 4 Queen of the Visigoths: 411-416 -- 5 Wife and Mother in Ravenna: 416-424 -- 6 Empress of the Romans: 424-437 -- 7 The Empress Mother and Her Children: 438-455 -- Epilogue. The Fall of the Western Empire: 455-476 -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.

Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781094694801
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Restoration of Rome written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading The 50 years following the assassination of Severus Alexander on March 19, 235 CE has been generally regarded by academics as one of the lowest points in the history of the Roman Empire. This stands in stark contrast to the previous 150 years, which included the reigns of the Five Good Emperors and has been universally praised as one of the high points of the empire. Severus Alexander was the last of the Severan emperors, and the subsequent years of crisis (235-285 CE) were characterized by a series of short reigns, usually ending in the violent death of the reigning emperor. At the same time, this period of time also saw the empire beset by threatening forces on all sides. The Romans faced a newly resurgent Persia in the east, as well as significant forces from German tribes on the Rhine and Goths along the Danube. The various conflicts would result in the unprecedented death of a sitting emperor in battle, which took place in 251 with Emperor Decius, and Emperor Valerian was captured in 260 CE. Despite the disasters, there was at least some good news for the Romans. Aurelian and Probus both managed to recover lost territory, and they recovered some of Rome's prestige in doing so. The final turning point came with the accession of Diocletian in 284 CE. From that point on, the empire embarked upon a period of restoration, but before reaching that stage, the empire had no fewer than 20 emperors in those 50 years, even with the exclusion of an additional five Gallic "emperors" who set themselves up as independent rulers between 260 and 274 CE. Diocletian's reign would see reforms put into place to achieve the desired end of the Imperial Crisis, and several of the emperors before him may well have had the ability to manage the reform process, but the army's power and willingness to use and abuse power ensured that few of them truly had a chance to really make their marks. It was the worst period in the history of the Roman Empire to that point, even as it forced the Romans to deal with belligerent foreign powers and problems created by the emergence of increasingly powerful and populous provinces. These were obviously turbulent times, and given the volatility, many historians have debated how the Roman Empire managed to survive in any form at all, let alone remain robust enough to allow Diocletian and his successors to restore it. Given the many people involved, and the relatively short era in which everything transpired, Rome's Imperial Crisis has been difficult for historians to summarize, which is why, despite being one of the most intriguing periods in Roman history, it is often overlooked by people who have chosen to focus on the more cohesive periods before and after it. It would be hard if not outright impossible to overstate the impact Roman Emperor Constantine I had on the history of Christianity, Ancient Rome, and Europe as a whole. Best known as Constantine the Great, the kind of moniker only earned by rulers who have distinguished themselves in battle and conquest, Constantine remains an influential and controversial figure to this day. He achieved enduring fame by being the first Roman emperor to personally convert to Christianity, and for his notorious Edict of Milan, the imperial decree which legalized the worship of Christ and promoted religious freedom throughout the empire. More than 1500 years after Constantine's death, Abdu'l-Bahá, the head of the Bahá'í Faith, wrote, "His blessed name shines out across the dawn of history like the morning star, and his rank and fame among the world's noblest and most highly civilized is still on the tongues of Christians of all denominations."

Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230451022
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume 6 written by Edward Gibbon and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1811 edition. Excerpt: ...have we not endured? Regardless of " the majesty of the purple, I gave my daughter " to a Goth; I sacrificed my own blood to the " safety of the republic. The liberality which-; ought to have secured the eternal attachment " of Ricimer has exasperated him against his " benefactor. What wars has he not excited " against the empire? How often has he insti" gated, and assisted the fury of hostile nations? " Shall I now accept his perfidious friendship? " Can I hope that he will respect the engage" ments of a treaty, who has already violated " the duties of a son?" But the anger of Anthemius evaporated in these passionate exclamations: he insensibly yielded to the proposals of Epiphanius; and the bishop returned to his diocess with Chap. the satisfaction of restoring-the peace of Italy, XXXVI H, . X, . by a reconciliation," of which the sincerity and continuance might be reasonably suspected. The clemency of the emperor was extorted from his weakness; and Ricimer suspended his ambi-tious designs, till he had secretly prepared the engines with which he resolved to subvert the throne of Anthemius. The mask of peace and moderation was then thrown aside. The army of Ricimer was fortified by a numerous reinforce-ment of Burgundians and oriental Suevi: he disclaimed all allegiance to the Greek emperor, .marched from Milan to the gates of Rome, and fixing his camp on the banks of the Anio, im-patiently expected the arrival of Olybrius, his imperial candidate. The senator Olybrius, of the Anician family, might esteem himself the lawful heir of the the West, western empire. He had married Placidia, the younger daughter of Valentinian, after she was restored by Genseric; who still detained her sister Eudoxia, as the wife, or rather as the captive, of his...

Author : Joyce E. Salisbury
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421417014
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rome's Christian Empress written by Joyce E. Salisbury and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The page-turning account of Galla Placidia, a remarkable ruler at the twilight of the Roman Empire. In Rome’s Christian Empress, Joyce E. Salisbury brings the captivating story of Rome’s Christian empress to life. The daughter of Roman emperor Theodosius I, Galla Placidia lived at the center of imperial Roman power during the first half of the fifth century. Taken hostage after the fall of Rome to the Goths, she was married to the king and, upon his death, to a Roman general. The rare woman who traveled throughout Italy, Gaul, and Spain, she eventually returned to Rome, where her young son was crowned as the emperor of the western Roman provinces. Placidia served as his regent, ruling the Roman Empire and the provinces for twenty years. Salisbury restores this influential, too-often forgotten woman to the center stage of this crucial period. Describing Galla Placidia’s life from childhood to death while detailing the political and military developments that influenced her—and that she influenced in turn—the book relies on religious and political sources to weave together a narrative that combines social, cultural, political, and theological history. The Roman world changed dramatically during Placidia’s rule: the Empire became Christian, barbarian tribes settled throughout the West, and Rome began its unmistakable decline. But during her long reign, Placidia wielded formidable power. She fended off violent invaders and usurpers who challenged her Theodosian dynasty; presided over the dawn of the Catholic Church as theological controversies split the faithful and church practices and holidays were established; and spent fortunes building churches and mosaics that incorporated prominent images of herself and her family. Compulsively readable, Rome’s Christian Empress is the first full-length work to give this fascinating and complex ruler her due.

Author : Annelise Freisenbruch
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 141658305X
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Caesars' Wives written by Annelise Freisenbruch and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documents the stories of eight wives of Roman rulers, assessing their historical contributions and cultural influence and drawing parallels between modern first ladies and the lives of such ancient-world figures as Livia, Helena, and Julia.

Author : Edward Gibbon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire written by Edward Gibbon and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Edward Pococke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of the Roman Empire written by Edward Pococke and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hagith Sivan
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0195379128
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Galla Placidia written by Hagith Sivan and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wedding in Gaul (414) -- Funerals in Barcelona (414-416) -- Making of an empress (417-425) -- Restoration and rehabilitation (425-431) -- Bride, a book, and a pope (437-438) -- Between Rome and Ravenna (438-450).

Author : Gibbon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire written by Gibbon and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: