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The Private Orations of Themistius (Hardcover)
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The Private Orations of Themistius (Hardcover)
Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage, 29
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Themistius was a philosopher, a prominent Constantinopolitan
senator, and an adviser to Roman emperors during the fourth century
A.D. In this first translation of Themistius's private orations to
be published in English, Robert J. Penella makes accessible texts
that shed significant light on the culture of Constantinople and,
more generally, the eastern Roman empire during the fourth century.
The sixteen speeches translated here are equipped with ample
annotations and an informative introduction, making them a valuable
resource on the late antique period, as well as on Greek
intellectual history and oratory.
In Themistius's public orations, he played the role of imperial
panegyrist, but in the "private" or unofficial orations presented
here, the senator concerns himself with apologetics, rhetorical and
philosophical programs, material of autobiographical interest, and
ethical themes. The speeches are valuable as evidence for the
political, social, philosophical, religious, and literary history
of fourth century Byzantium, and as examples of pagan ideology and
eloquence in the newly Christianized court. Themistius argues,
among other things, that the philosopher should be involved in
public affairs, that the lessons of philosophy should be broadcast
to the masses, and that it is appropriate for the philosopher to be
an effective orator in order to circulate his teachings.
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