De Natura Deorum Libri Tres

Viac o knihe

In concluding a lengthy work, I wish to explain my motivations and objectives. I believe that the advent of Christianity is the pivotal event in human history, providing insight into everything that came before and after. I consider it the foremost duty of classical scholarship to illuminate the thoughts and feelings of the two great ancient civilizations at the time of Christ's birth. The treatise on the Nature of the Gods holds significant interest and value for this inquiry, as it captures the prevailing attitudes of the era. While Cicero may not be the most original or devout thinker of his time, he effectively reflects the intellectual and moral standards of his society. His writings offer a lens through which we can understand the highest level of thought during this transformative period. Forgotten Books publishes numerous rare and classic texts, utilizing advanced technology to digitally reconstruct historical works while maintaining their original format and addressing imperfections. Although some flaws may remain from the original texts, most have been successfully repaired to preserve the integrity of these important historical contributions.