Författare: Siculus Diodorus

Cornelius Tacitus, an eminent figure in the annals of Roman historiography, is not traditionally known for the title ”Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians.” His corpus does not encompass works with such specific theological critique. Tacitus, born circa A.D. 56-57, was a senator, a consul, and a governor of the province of Asia, revealing an illustrious political career complemented by his literary achievements. His masterpieces include ”Annals” and ”Histories, ” covering the history of the Roman Empire from the death of Augustus to the end of the Flavian dynasty, and the ethnographic work ”Germania” which provides insights into the tribes of Germania. Tacitus is renowned for his concise, penetrating style, and was a sophisticated observer of the political and social dynamics of the Roman Empire. His clear and sometimes cynical prose offers modern readers a provocative interpretation of the power struggles and the moral decay he perceived during the Imperium Romarum. Considered one of the greatest historians of antiquity, Tacitus”s insights offer a window not only into the events of his time but also into the complex psychology of its actors. However, ”Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians” suggests a work focused on critiquing Christianity, which aligns more closely with the writings of later pagan philosophers and critics, rather than the historical accounts Tacitus is known for.