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Emperor Julian: Fourth-Century Paganism

Dive into the life, policies, and downfall of Emperor Julian amidst the political and religious upheaval of the fourth century. Explore his fascinating personality and philosophical approach as an emperor, compared to his predecessors.

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Emperor Julian: Fourth-Century Paganism

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  1. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism

  2. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian

  3. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation

  4. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation

  5. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career

  6. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources

  7. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion”

  8. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power

  9. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall

  10. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall III. Julian’s Personality and Politics

  11. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall III. Julian’s Personality and Politics A. Religious Policies 1. General Support for Paganism 2. Edict vs. Christian Teachers 3. “Affirmative Action” for Pagans

  12. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall III. Julian’s Personality and Politics A. Religious Policies

  13. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall III. Julian’s Personality and Politics A. Religious Policies 1. General Support for Paganism

  14. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall III. Julian’s Personality and Politics A. Religious Policies 1. General Support for Paganism 2. Edict vs. Christian Teachers

  15. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall III. Julian’s Personality and Politics A. Religious Policies 1. General Support for Paganism 2. Edict vs. Christian Teachers 3. “Affirmative Action” for Pagans

  16. Emperor Julian & Fourth-Century Paganism I. The Context: From Constantine & Julian A. Political Situation B. Religious Situation II. Julian’s Life and Career A. Sources B. Christian Upbringing and “Conversion” C. Rise to Power D. Downfall III. Julian’s Personality and Politics A. Religious Policies 1. General Support for Paganism 2. Edict vs. Christian Teachers 3. “Affirmative Action” for Pagans

  17. Julian, a "philosophical" emperor

  18. … like his role model, Marcus Aurelius

  19. Compare the look of other fourth-century emperors

  20. Julian’s Coinage

  21. Death of Julian in Christian legend:  Coptic icon of St. Mercurius

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