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Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History Ser.: Ancient Greek Religion : A Sourcebook by Emily Kearns (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101405149280
ISBN-139781405149280
eBay Product ID (ePID)73296633
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NameAncient Greek Religion : a Sourcebook
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAncient
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion
AuthorEmily Kearns
SeriesBlackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight24.1 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Reviews"To conclude, Kearns' Ancient Greek Religion: A Sourcebook will be highly valuable both to inexperienced students who can read it thoroughly, and to scholars familiar with the subject, who will consult it in a more selective way, but with equal profit." (Bmcreview, 2 November 2010) "To conclude, Kearns' Ancient Greek Religion: A Sourcebook will be highly valuable both to inexperienced students who can read it thoroughly, and to scholars familiar with the subject, who will consult it in a more selective way, but with equal profit." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 5 November 2010)
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number13
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal292.08
Table Of ContentIntroduction. Abbreviations. List of illustrations/acknowledgements. 1. Gods and Religion. 2. Mythology. 3. Closeness and Distance. 4. Ritual Contexts. 5. Sanctuaries I. 6. Sanctuaries II. Suggestions for further reading.
SynopsisAncient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE., Ancient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks. Drawn from literary texts and inscriptions from the earliest surviving literature of the Archaic Period to the age of Alexander and his successors, the carefully chosen passages shed light on the beliefs, rituals, and hierarchy of deities that formed the religious framework of life in ancient Greece. The extant documents - including many lesser known fragmentary texts - serve to illustrate the importance and diversity of religious ritual, as well as the many ways in which Greeks conceptualized the gods and related stories about them. Further insights are gained through section introductions that set the documents in context, detailed commentary that clarifies and illuminates individual passages, and copious cross-references that reveal the interconnectedness of varied aspects of religious practice and thought. Ancient Greek Religion is an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the religious practices of one of the worlds greatest civilizations., Ancient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE. Presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks, from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE Provides extensive background information for readers with no previous knowledge of classical studies Brings together new and rare passages for comparison - with occasional new interpretations - to appeal to professionals Offers a variety of less frequently examined material and looks at familiar texts in new ways Includes the use of extensive cross-referencing to indicate the interconnectedness of different aspects of religious practice and thought Includes the most comprehensive commentary and updated passages available in a single volume
LC Classification NumberBL783
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