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The Crucible of Religion in Late Antiquity

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The religious revolution of late antiquity and its intertwined religious history are reflected in a broad array of new forms of religious belief and practice, of which Christianity is only the most...
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The religious revolution of late antiquity and its intertwined religious history are reflected in a broad array of new forms of religious belief and practice, of which Christianity is only the most perceptible one. It is represented in the passage from polytheistic systems to monotheistic and dualist ones, as well as in the move from rituals centred upon sacrifices in temples to rituals established upon scriptures, in churches, synagogues, or mosques. This double dynamism of beliefs and rituals sheds light on the transformations of religious ethos. Guy G. Stroumsa's two-part volume reflects this double argument. The essays all focus on central aspects, such as in Part I on mental aspects of religion in the Roman Empire, as expressed in early Christian texts and traditions, and in Part II on religious communication across the empire's cultures and communities.
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Price: £94.10
Pages: 315
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Imprint: Mohr Siebeck
Series: Studien und Texte zu Antike und Christentum / Studies and Texts in Antiquity and Christianity
Publication Date: 24 August 2021
ISBN: 9783161606915
Format: Paperback
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HISTORY / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Buddhism / History, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Hinduism / History, RELIGION / Islam / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Theology, RELIGION / Christian Church / History, RELIGION / Ancient, History of religion, Christianity, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Roman religion and mythology, Theology, Religious institutions and organizations

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