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Coping With the Gods
Author | : Henk Versnel |
Publsiher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 609 |
Release | : 2011-05-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9789004204904 |
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Abandoning monolithic approaches and embracing the possibility of inconsistencies and incongruities in Greek thought, behaviour, and culture, this book investigates how ancient Greeks could validate the complementarity of dissonant, if not contradictory, representations in e.g.polytheism, theodicy, divine omnipotence and ruler cult.
Coping With the Gods
Author | : Henk Versnel |
Publsiher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2011-05-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9789004210905 |
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Inspired by a critical reconsideration of current monolithic approaches to the study of Greek religion, this book argues that ancient Greeks displayed a disquieting capacity to validate two (or more) dissonant, if not contradictory, representations of the divine world in a complementary rather than mutually exclusive manner. From this perspective the six chapters explore problems inherent in: order vs. variety/chaos in polytheism, arbitrariness vs. justice in theodicy, the peaceful co-existence of mono- and polytheistic theologies, human traits in divine imagery, divine omnipotence vs. limitation of power, and ruler cult. Based on an intimate knowledge of ancient realia and literary testimonia the book stands out for its extensive application of relevant perceptions drawn from cultural anthropology, theology, cognitive science, psychology, and linguistics.
Coping with the Gods
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Author | : Hendrik Simon Versnel |
Publsiher | : Brill Academic Publishers |
Total Pages | : 593 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Gods, Greek |
ISBN | : 6613161667 |
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Inspired by a critical reconsideration of current monolithic approaches to the study of Greek religion, this book argues that ancient Greeks displayed a disquieting capacity to validate two (or more) dissonant, if not contradictory, representations of the divine world in a complementary rather than mutually exclusive manner. From this perspective the six chapters explore problems inherent in: order vs. variety/chaos in polytheism, arbitrariness vs. justice in theodicy, the peaceful co-existence of mono- and polytheistic theologies, human traits in divine imagery, divine omnipotence vs. limitation of power, and ruler cult. Based on an intimate knowledge of ancient realia and literary testimonia the book stands out for its extensive application of relevant perceptions drawn from cultural anthropology, theology, cognitive science, psychology, and linguistics.
Deification in Classical Greek Philosophy and the Bible
Author | : James Bernard Murphy |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 377 |
Release | : 2024-06-30 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9781009392921 |
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The goal of human life, according to Plato, Aristotle, and the Bible, is to become as much like god as possible. This book, written in vivid and lucid English, illuminates Greek philosophy by showing how it grows out of ancient Greek religion and how it compares to biblical religion.
Plutarch on Literature Graeco Roman Religion Jews and Christians
Author | : Frederick E. Brenk |
Publsiher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2023-05-08 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9789004532472 |
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The present book includes sixteen studies by Professor Frederick E. Brenk on Plutarch on Literature, Graeco-Roman Religion, Jews and Christians. Of them, thirteen were published earlier in different venues and three appear here for the first time. Written between 2009 and 2022, these studies not only provide an excellent example of Professor Brenk’s incisiveness and deep knowledge of Plutarch; they also provide an excellent overview of Plutarchan studies of the last years on a variety of themes. Indeed, one of the most salient characteristics of Brenk’s scholarship is his constant interaction and conversation with the most recent scholarly literature.
Coping with Versnel A Roundtable on Religion and Magic
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 402 |
Release | : 2023-05-25 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9789004538450 |
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Henk Versnel’s work on ancient religion has been seminal. For his 80th birthday, a group of scholars assembled to celebrate and analyze his oeuvre. What have been his most important insights? What will he bequeath to the 21st century? Specialists hold up to the light the main strands of Versnel’s scholarship, and he reacts to their praise and critique. An introduction that seeks to contextualize this oeuvre, and a bibliography of Versnel’s publications, round out the picture of a scholar who has put his stamp on the study of ancient religions and magical practices, and who has promoted the field in many ways, especially as the driving force behind Brill’s flagship series Religion in the Graeco-Roman World, of which this fittingly is the 200th volume.
Studia Philonica Annual XXVI 2014
Author | : David T. Runia,Gregory E. Sterling |
Publsiher | : Society of Biblical Lit |
Total Pages | : 285 |
Release | : 2014-10-31 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781628370195 |
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The best current research on Philo and Hellenistic Judaism The Studia Philonica Annual is a scholarly journal devoted to the study of Hellenistic Judaism, particularly the writings and thought of the Hellenistic-Jewish writer Philo of Alexandria (circa 15 BCE to circa 50 CE). Features: Articles on aspects of Hellenistic Judaism written by experts in the field Bibliography Book reviews
Journal of Greco Roman Christianity and Judaism Volume 18
Author | : Stanley E. Porter,Matthew Brook O'Donnell,Wendy J. Porter |
Publsiher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 221 |
Release | : 2023-06-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781666781007 |
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Volume 18, 2022 This is the eighteenth volume of the hard-copy edition of a journal that has been published online (www.jgrchj.net) since 2000. As they appear, the hard-copy editions replace the online materials. The scope of JGRChJ is the texts, language and cultures of the Greco-Roman world of early Christianity and Judaism. The papers published in JGRChJ are designed to pay special attention to the larger picture of politics, culture, religion and language, engaging as well with modern theoretical approaches.