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Gibbon's Christianity: Religion, Reason, and the Fall of Rome

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Explore the complex relationship between faith and skepticism in Gibbon's Christianity: Religion, Reason, and the Fall of Rome. While Edward Gibbon is often labeled an infidel historian, this work examines his deep engagement with Christian doctrine. Rather than simply opposing the faith, Gibbon approached it as a significant philosophical and historical puzzle. Author Hugh Liebert uses a wealth of primary sources to reconstruct this intellectual journey. Through the study of private journals, rich correspondence, early writings, and unfinished memoirs, readers gain intimate access to Gibbon's life and thoughts. This book provides a detailed look at the results and conditions of his lifelong confrontation with religious ideas. Perfect for readers interested in ancient history, the Roman Empire, and the history of ideas, this text offers a deep dive into the mind of one of history's most famous scholars. It serves as a vital resource for understanding how Gibbon navigated the tension between reason and religion during his career.

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Examines the intellectual confrontation between Edward Gibbon and Christian doctrine.

Uses primary sources including private journals and rich correspondence for deep historical insight.

Provides access to early works and memoirs that were never completed by the author.

Offers an intimate look at the life and philosophical puzzles faced by the historian.

Published by Pennsylvania State University Press for academic and historical study.

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08 March 2022
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