The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
James
Also known as St. James
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 79
There's an air of quiet authority about him as he stands upon the ancient walls, his presence both spiritual and strategic, as if the very stones beneath his feet recognize his command.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 79
- Books
- 1
James served as Bishop of Edessa during a time of great conflict, appearing on the city walls beneath the figure of the Roman emperor. When faced with an invading force likened to a new Sennacherib, he called upon divine intervention, sending forth an army of gnats that stung the trunks of war elephants and threw the enemy host into disarray.
Description
A man of olive complexion with dark hair and beard, dressed in the elaborate robes of a bishop, his ecclesiastical garments richly decorated with embroidery. He carries himself with the dignity befitting his station, standing upon ancient defensive walls with the bearing of one accustomed to both prayer and command.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
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