Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity
$106.55
- Paperback
220 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2001
Summary
Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity: Exploring a Complex Religious Landscape
Distinguished experts from oriental studies, philology, philosophy, theology, and history address a central problem in the religious and philosophical debate of late antiquity. This book explores the diverse and complex nature of Paganism, which was not a unified tradition, encompassing a wide social and intellectual spectrum.
Emphasis is placed on:
- Monotheistic belief in late antique p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199248018 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 019924801X |
| Author: | Polymnia Athanassiadi, Michael Frede |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 220 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2001 |
| Weight: | 271g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 138mm x 13mm |
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Review from previous edition ... essential reading to any student of antiquity: patristic scholars and philosophers of God alike.'Journal of Early Christian StudiesWhat this book demonstrates … is the plain absurdity of equating paganism with polytheism. … It will henceforth be the fundamental study of this difficult but fascinating subject.‘Times Literary Supplement`… sure to become a seminal work … of interest to scholars, college students, and the general reader interested in theology.‘HistoryChosen by George Steiner as his best book of 2000 in the Times Literary Supplement
About The Author
Polymnia Athanassiadi
Polymnia Athanassiadi is a Professor of Late Antique History, University of Athens.
Michael Frede is a Professor of the History of Philosophy, and Fellow of Keble College, Oxford.
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