The Sibylline Oracles Translated From the Greek, Into English Blank Verse (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Milton Spenser Terry

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ISBN 10 : 1331111218 ISBN 13 : 9781331111214

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Ancient prophecies speak in blank verse, offering a vivid view of judgment and renewal.

This edition presents a poetic translation of the Sibylline Oracles, drawn from Greek sources and rendered into English blank verse. It highlights dramatic visions of impending judgment, cosmic upheaval, and moments of salvation, while including scholarly notes and context that help situate the prophecies in their historical and religious settings. The text is complemented by an editor’s commentary that explains fragmentary passages and the collection’s complex history.

Read a accessible, verse-based translation that preserves the oracles’ urgency and imagery.
See how ancient prophecies mingle history, myth, and early Christian themes.
Explore introductory notes that explain dating, sources, and how the collection came to be.

Ideal for readers of classical prophecy, religious history, and readers curious about how ancient writers imagined the end of the world and the rise of a new era.

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The Sibyls occupy a conspicuous place in the traditions and history of ancient Greece and Rome. Their fame was spread abroad long before the beginning of the Christian era. Heraclitus of Ephesus, five centuries before Christ, compared himself to the Sibyl "who, speaking with inspired mouth, without a smile, without ornament, and without perfume, penetrates through centuries by the power of the gods." The ancient traditions vary in reporting the number and the names of these weird prophetesses, and much of what has been handed down to us is legendary. But whatever opinion one may hold respecting the various legends, there can be little doubt that a collection of Sibylline Oracles was at one time preserved at Rome. There are, moreover, various oracles, purporting to have been written by ancient Sibyls, found in the writings of Pausanias, Plutarch, Livy, and in other Greek and Latin authors. Whether any of these citations formed a portion of the Sibylline books once kept in Rome we cannot now determine; but the Roman capitol was destroyed by fire in the time of Sulla (B. C. 84), and again in the time of Vespasian (A. D. 69), and whatever books were at those dates kept therein doubtless perished in the flames. It is said by some of the ancients that a subsequent collection of oracles was made, but, if so, there is now no certainty that any fragments of them remain.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331111218
ISBN 13: 9781331111214
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Nombre de pages: 296
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The Sibylline Oracles Translated From the Greek, Into English Blank Verse

Milton Spenser Terry

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ISBN 10 : 1331111218 ISBN 13 : 9781331111214

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing world of the Sibyls, prophetesses of immense renown in ancient Greece and Rome. Their influence transcended time, with their oracles shaping history and belief systems. The author meticulously explores the various legends surrounding these enigmatic figures, shedding light on their origins, identities, and the nature of their prophecies. Central to the book is the examination of the Sibylline Oracles, a collection of prophetic verses attributed to these women. The author navigates the complex history of these writings, addressing questions of authenticity and the intertwining of Jewish and Christian elements within them. Delving into the historical context of Alexandria during the Ptolemaic era, the book highlights the fusion of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Hebrew traditions that influenced the development of Sibylline literature. This book offers a fascinating journey through time, exploring the intersection of prophecy, religion, and cultural exchange in the ancient world. By unveiling the mysteries of the Sibyls and their oracles, the author provides valuable insights into the enduring power of belief and the intricate tapestry of human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331111214_0

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