Virgil's Messianic Eclogue Its Meaning, Occasion And Sources, Three Studies

""Virgil's Messianic Eclogue: Its Meaning, Occasion and Sources, Three Studies"" by Joseph B. Mayor is a scholarly work that examines the meaning, context, and sources of Virgil's famous poem, the ""Eclogue."" The ""Eclogue"" is a pastoral poem that contains prophetic elements, and Mayor argues that it can be read as a messianic text that anticipates the coming of a savior who will bring peace and prosperity to the Roman world. Mayor's book is divided into three studies, each of which explores a different aspect of the ""Eclogue."" The first study examines the meaning of the poem and argues that it is a prophetic work that reflects Virgil's belief in a coming savior. The second study explores the occasion for the poem's composition and suggests that it was written in response to the political and social turmoil of the time. The third study looks at the sources that Virgil drew upon in creating the ""Eclogue"" and argues that he was influenced by both biblical and classical texts.Overall, ""Virgil's Messianic Eclogue"" is a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the most important works of Roman literature. It will be of interest to scholars of classical literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of ideas and the development of messianic thought in the ancient world.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.