Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface To The Second Edition ix
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Introduction xv
6. Abbreviations xxiii
7. I. Pliny: A Roman Gentleman 1
8. II. Christianity As A Burial Society 31
9. III. The Piety Of The Persecutors 48
10. IV. Galen: The Curiosity Of A Philosopher 68
11. V. Celsus: A Conservative Intellectual 94
12. VI. Porphyry: The Most Learned Critic Of All 126
13. VII. Julian The Apostate: Jewish Law And Christian Truth 164
14. Epilogue 197
15. Suggestions For Further Reading 207
16. Index 211