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Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity

Athanassiadi Polymnia Frede Michael
Innbundet / 1999 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780198152521
Publisert
1999
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Oxford University Press
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378 gr
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223 mm
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145 mm
Dybde
17 mm
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P, 06
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Engelsk
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Antall sider
220

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Frede Michael

Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity

Athanassiadi Polymnia Frede Michael
Innbundet / 1999 / Engelsk
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This book is a useful contribution to the discussion of late antique monotheism.

Journal of Roman Studies

A brilliant chapter by Stephen Mitchell provides a remarkably fresh insight into the cult of Theos Hypsistos ... fine volume.

Journal for the Study of the Old Testament

What this book demonstrates, as no other before it and in a revolutionary way, is the plain absurdity of equating paganism with polytheism. In a modest compass and through six contributions from leading scholars ... the editors ... have opened up a world that is not a battleground between those who believe in one god and those who believe in many ... It will henceforth be the fundamental study of this difficult and fascinating subject.

Glen Bowersock, Times Literary Supplement

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Essential reading to any student of antiquity: patristic scholars and philosophers of God alike.

Journal of Early Chrisitan Studies

In this book distinguished experts from a range of disciplines (Orientalists, philologists, philosophers, theologians and historians) address a central problem which lies at the heart of the religious and philosophical debate of late antiquity. Paganism was not a unified tradition and consequently the papers cover a wide social and intellectual spectrum. Particular emphasis is given to several aspects of the topic: first, monotheistic belief in late antique philosophical ideals and its roots in classical antiquity and the Near East; second, monistic Gnosticism; third, the revelatory tradition as expressed in oracular literature; and finally, the monotheistic trend in popular religion.
Les mer
Distinguished experts from a range of disciplines (Orientalists, philologists, philosophers, theologians, and historians) with a common interest in late antiquity probe the apparent paradox of pagan monotheism and reach a better understanding of the historical roots of Christianity.
Les mer
Introduction ; Towards Monotheism ; Monotheism and Pagan Philosophy ; Monotheism in the Gnostic Tradition ; The Cult of Theos Hypsistos ; The Chaldean Oracles ; The Speech of Praetextatus
This book is a useful contribution to the discussion of late antique monotheism.
`fascinating' George Steiner, TLS `This book consists of extremely well argued points that challenge the traditional view of polytheism versus monotheism in late Antiquity. It is sure to become a seminal work. It will be of interest to scholars, college students, and the general reader interested in theology.' J. Drew Harrington, History. `essential reading to any student of antiquity: patristic scholars and philosophers of God alike.' David Vincent Meconi, S.J., Journal of Early Chrisitan Studies, Spring 2000 `What this book demonstrates, as no other before it and in a revolutionary way, is the plain absurdity of equating paganism with polytheism. In a modest compass and through six contributions from leading scholars ... the editors ... have opened up a world that is not a battleground between those who believe in one god and those who believe in many ... It will henceforth be the fundamental study of this difficult and fascinating subject.' Glen Bowersock, TLS 01/09/2000
Les mer
The first book dealing with the topic of monotheism in the Late Antiquity in an interdisciplinary way. The various perspectives used include: philosophy, philology, theology and history. Gives the readers a greater understanding of the historical roots of Christianity.
Les mer
The first book dealing with the topic of monotheism in the Late Antiquity in an interdisciplinary way. The various perspectives used include: philosophy, philology, theology and history. Gives the readers a greater understanding of the historical roots of Christianity.
Les mer

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This book is a useful contribution to the discussion of late antique monotheism.

Journal of Roman Studies

A brilliant chapter by Stephen Mitchell provides a remarkably fresh insight into the cult of Theos Hypsistos ... fine volume.

Journal for the Study of the Old Testament

What this book demonstrates, as no other before it and in a revolutionary way, is the plain absurdity of equating paganism with polytheism. In a modest compass and through six contributions from leading scholars ... the editors ... have opened up a world that is not a battleground between those who believe in one god and those who believe in many ... It will henceforth be the fundamental study of this difficult and fascinating subject.

Glen Bowersock, Times Literary Supplement

Se alle

Essential reading to any student of antiquity: patristic scholars and philosophers of God alike.

Journal of Early Chrisitan Studies

In this book distinguished experts from a range of disciplines (Orientalists, philologists, philosophers, theologians and historians) address a central problem which lies at the heart of the religious and philosophical debate of late antiquity. Paganism was not a unified tradition and consequently the papers cover a wide social and intellectual spectrum. Particular emphasis is given to several aspects of the topic: first, monotheistic belief in late antique philosophical ideals and its roots in classical antiquity and the Near East; second, monistic Gnosticism; third, the revelatory tradition as expressed in oracular literature; and finally, the monotheistic trend in popular religion.
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Distinguished experts from a range of disciplines (Orientalists, philologists, philosophers, theologians, and historians) with a common interest in late antiquity probe the apparent paradox of pagan monotheism and reach a better understanding of the historical roots of Christianity.
Les mer
Introduction ; Towards Monotheism ; Monotheism and Pagan Philosophy ; Monotheism in the Gnostic Tradition ; The Cult of Theos Hypsistos ; The Chaldean Oracles ; The Speech of Praetextatus
This book is a useful contribution to the discussion of late antique monotheism.
`fascinating' George Steiner, TLS `This book consists of extremely well argued points that challenge the traditional view of polytheism versus monotheism in late Antiquity. It is sure to become a seminal work. It will be of interest to scholars, college students, and the general reader interested in theology.' J. Drew Harrington, History. `essential reading to any student of antiquity: patristic scholars and philosophers of God alike.' David Vincent Meconi, S.J., Journal of Early Chrisitan Studies, Spring 2000 `What this book demonstrates, as no other before it and in a revolutionary way, is the plain absurdity of equating paganism with polytheism. In a modest compass and through six contributions from leading scholars ... the editors ... have opened up a world that is not a battleground between those who believe in one god and those who believe in many ... It will henceforth be the fundamental study of this difficult and fascinating subject.' Glen Bowersock, TLS 01/09/2000
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The first book dealing with the topic of monotheism in the Late Antiquity in an interdisciplinary way. The various perspectives used include: philosophy, philology, theology and history. Gives the readers a greater understanding of the historical roots of Christianity.
Les mer
The first book dealing with the topic of monotheism in the Late Antiquity in an interdisciplinary way. The various perspectives used include: philosophy, philology, theology and history. Gives the readers a greater understanding of the historical roots of Christianity.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198152521
Publisert
1999
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
378 gr
Høyde
223 mm
Bredde
145 mm
Dybde
17 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
220

Redaktør
Athanassiadi Polymnia
Frede Michael

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