The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Philip of Side
Also known as Philip the Historian
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 101
A writer whose ambitious attempt to engage with theological controversy reveals both his scholarly aspirations and his limitations.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during events
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 101
- Books
- 1
Philip of Side, known as Philip the Historian, attempted to refute the works of Julian the Apostate, though his efforts were later deemed prolix and contemptible by later scholars. His work, though ultimately overshadowed by Cyril of Alexandria's more successful refutation, represents the intellectual struggles of early Christian apologetics.
Description
An adult man of scholarly appearance, his bearing marked by the contemplative demeanor of a writer and historian. His countenance suggests both intellectual ambition and the weight of theological controversy.
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)
Appearances
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