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The Cults of the Roman Empire
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The multiplicity of gods and religions that characterized the Roman world is explored, most notably gods of an altogether more earthly, earthy level, whose rituals and observances may now seem bizarre. |
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Greek Religion: Archaic and Classical
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This is the first major synthesis of Greek religion to appear for a generation. A clearly structured and readable survey for classical scholars and students, it will also be generally welcomed as the best modern account of any polytheistic religious system. The text builds up an impressive and coherent picture of the current state of knowledge about the religion of the ancient Greeks. |
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Jesus and Archaeology
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Although scholars have for centuries studied the historical Jesus -- since Reimarus in the late 1700s -- only recently has this discipline been challenged and even enriched by archaeological research. This book specifically asks and answers these questions: What does archaeology tell us about the life of Jesus? How and in what ways do archaeological discoveries help us reconstruct and understand t... more...
Although scholars have for centuries studied the historical Jesus -- since Reimarus in the late 1700s -- only recently has this discipline been challenged and even enriched by archaeological research. This book specifically asks and answers these questions: What does archaeology tell us about the life of Jesus? How and in what ways do archaeological discoveries help us reconstruct and understand the life and teachings of Jesus, son of Joseph?It is an interesting topic, and the thirty-one contrib less...
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Old Greek Nature Stories
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CONTENTS: How the Old Greeks Looked at NatureThe Chief Gods and Goddesses of OlympusStories of the Sun-GodThe Chief Deities of EarthThe Lesser Deities of EarthDeities of the Sky and AirGods and Goddesses of the OceanStories of RiversStories of AnimalsStories of BirdsStories of TreesStories of Flowers and PlantsStories of Volcanic RegionsThe Gorgon's Head, and Stories of StonesStories of the Heroes... more...
CONTENTS: How the Old Greeks Looked at NatureThe Chief Gods and Goddesses of OlympusStories of the Sun-GodThe Chief Deities of EarthThe Lesser Deities of EarthDeities of the Sky and AirGods and Goddesses of the OceanStories of RiversStories of AnimalsStories of BirdsStories of TreesStories of Flowers and PlantsStories of Volcanic RegionsThe Gorgon's Head, and Stories of StonesStories of the HeroesIndex less...
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Studies on the Derveni Papyrus
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The Derveni Papyrus was discovered earlier this century and is the oldest literary papyrus ever found. This book offers the first full and reliable translation of the text, a range of articles by leading European and American classicists, and a complete bibliography which will make it thestandard reference work on the subject for years to come. |
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Rituals and Power
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In his study of the Greek cults of the Roman emperor in Asia minor, Simon Price attempts to discover why the Roman Emperor was treated like a god. He contends that ever since the emergence of Christianity within the Roman Empire the problem has been misinterpreted; a Christianizing distinction between religion and politics has led to the cult being considered simply as a form of political honours.... more...
In his study of the Greek cults of the Roman emperor in Asia minor, Simon Price attempts to discover why the Roman Emperor was treated like a god. He contends that ever since the emergence of Christianity within the Roman Empire the problem has been misinterpreted; a Christianizing distinction between religion and politics has led to the cult being considered simply as a form of political honours. Drawing on anthropology as well as numismatics and archaeology, literary sources and inscriptions, less...
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