The Religious Life of Ancient Rome; a Study in the Development of Religious Consciousness, From the Foundation of the City Until the Death of Gregory the Great
The Religious Life of Ancient Rome; a Study in the Development of Religious Consciousness, From the Foundation of the City Until the Death of Gregory the Great
Jesse Benedict Carter
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Christianity and the other religions of the Orient had introduced into Rome the idea that the priestly office demanded constant and de- voted service, and that its incumbents must possess a high degree of morality rather than mere worldly posi- tion. Thus Julian's reform of the pagan priesthood was distinctly a moral crusade and his letters on this subject resemble episcopal admonitions. The persons fitted to be priests are not those who are distinguished by wealth or birth, but rather those wh...o are known for their love of the gods and men. They shall be held accountable for their actions. If they do wrong, they shall be punished. But so long as they hold their position, they deserve the respect of all men. They shall take their turn at the offering of sacrifice, and for the required number of days they shall give thar undivided energy to the sacred tasks. They shall be of spotless purity both in mind and body. They shall be not merely ceremonially pure; they shall practice chastity and real holiness.
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