Sallustius: On the Gods and the World($8.99Value)

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Sallustius: On the Gods and the World is a concise theological and philosophical treatise written in the fourth century A.D. by the Neoplatonic philosopher Sallustius, a close associate of the emperor Julian. Composed at a time of religious transition in the late Roman world, the work offers a systematic account of the nature of the gods, the structure of the cosmos, the soul, myth, providence, fate, and virtue. Rather than presenting mythology as literal narrative, Sallustius explains myth as a symbolic mode of discourse suited to expressing metaphysical truths. His exposition reflects the mature Platonic tradition of late antiquity, emphasizing the goodness and immutability of the gods, the intelligible order of reality, and the ethical formation of the soul. This edition presents the classic English translation by Thomas Taylor, carefully edited and formatted for clarity and sustained reading. It includes a brief editor’s introduction and a small number of explanatory notes placed at the end of the volume. The notes are intended to clarify technical terms and references without imposing interpretation or commentary. Designed as a sober reading edition, this volume is suited to readers interested in ancient philosophy, late antique religion, and classical theology.