- The Christian Converts; or, a Visit to Ancient Rome in the Reign of Emperor Trajan A.D. 110London, Houlston and Son, 1834. Leather. A very scarce work exploring Christianity through history in the times of Ancient Rome. Very scarce work. With a frontispiece. A detailed exploration of Christianity throughout history, focusing on its presence in Ancient Rome at the time of Emperor Trajan, the second of the Five Good Emperors of the NervaÂAntonine dynasty. Among medieval Christian theologians, Trajan was considered a virtuous pagan. In dealing with and prosecuting Christians, he acted typically in the interests of justice, and to reflect "the spirit of the age" enforcing the rule that Christians who refused to recant were to be executed "for obstinacy". Bound in quarter calf with marbled boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine with the odd mark to the boards. Front hinge tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Further spotting and light age toning to the endpapers. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good . GBP 195.00 [Appr.: EURO 222.25 US$ 256.39 | JP¥ 39537] Book number 917T35is offered by:
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