Julian

Julian: Or Scenes In Judea is a historical novel written by William Ware and published in 1842. The book tells the story of Julian, a young Roman nobleman who travels to Judea in search of the truth about Christianity. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including Jewish rebels, Christian martyrs, and Roman officials. Through these encounters, Julian learns about the religious and political tensions that existed in Judea during the time of Christ.The novel is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Julian's journey. In the first section, Julian arrives in Jerusalem and meets a group of rebels who are plotting against the Roman authorities. He also meets a Christian woman named Miriam, who introduces him to the teachings of Jesus. As Julian becomes more interested in Christianity, he begins to question his own beliefs and his loyalty to Rome.In the second section of the book, Julian travels to Galilee and witnesses several miracles performed by Jesus. He also meets John the Baptist and witnesses his execution by Herod Antipas. This section of the book explores the conflict between the religious leaders of Judea and the Roman authorities, as well as the growing popularity of Christianity among the people.In the final section of the book, Julian returns to Rome and faces a crisis of conscience. He must decide whether to remain loyal to Rome and its pagan gods, or to embrace Christianity and risk persecution and death. The novel ends with Julian's decision and its consequences.Overall, Julian: Or Scenes In Judea is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that explores the religious and political tensions of ancient Judea. It offers a unique perspective on the life of Jesus and the early Christian movement, as seen through the eyes of a Roman nobleman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.