The Delphic Oracle Apollo Speaks
The Delphic Oracle Apollo Speaks by Dr. Jeffrey Donner, published by GOLDEN SPIKE on November 28, 2018, is a historical narrative that delves into a pivotal moment in ancient history. This edition spans 244 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds during a time of tension between the Great Persian Empire and the emerging democracy in Athens, highlighting the motivations of King Xerxes as he seeks revenge against the Greeks while consulting the Oracle at Delphi for guidance.
Readers will encounter a rich exploration of the dynamics between powerful empires and nascent democracies, as well as the role of prophecy in shaping historical events. The narrative raises questions about the potential for war versus compromise, emphasizing the significance of Apollo’s predictions. This book is the third installment in the Great Persian Saga, following “Persia- Pride and Power” and “Greece- the Rise of Democracy,” and it continues to examine the intricate interplay of history in the Middle East.
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The world was shuddering. The course of history was reaching a deadly confrontation between the most powerful Empire that the world had ever known (the Great Persian Empire), and the fledgling Democracy that was hatching in Athens.
The enigmatic King of Kings of the Persian Empire, Xerxes, was bent on revenge against the Greeks, and Athens in particular. He could taste the blood and could smell the burning of his hated rivals. He promised to lay waste to the Greek peninsula.
Xerxes, although secure in his power, still decided to send a delegation to consult the great Oracle at Delphi. It was thought that the predictions of the Oracle came directly from the Greek God, Apollo. Both Athens and Sparta also send delegations to Delphi to consult with the God.
Would this lead to war, or would compromise rule the day? What were Apollo’s predictions?
This novel is the third in the Great Persian Saga. The first book “Persia- Pride and Power,” explores the great King and the Empire that ruled most of the known world. The second book, ” Greece- the Rise of Democracy” outlines the parallel occurrences being born in Attica.
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