Explore the captivating ‘Sun, Emperor and Pope: Neoplatonic Solar Worship in Mughal India and Barberini Rome’ by Jos Gommans. This compelling work unveils Neoplatonism as a unifying global philosophy, tracing its ancient connections between Europe and India. Journey into the 16th century to examine two remarkable solar cults: that of Mughal Emperor Akbar and Pope Urban VIII. Gommans analyzes these through the lens of Neoplatonism, drawing from Emperor Julian’s 4th-century sun cult. Discover how intellectuals crafted these solar devotions amidst widespread anxiety and expanding horizons to legitimize imperial power. This book offers a groundbreaking global intellectual history, bridging disparate civilizations and religions for scholars of history, philosophy, and comparative religion.