A companion to religion in late antiquity /
A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of religion in Late Antiquity. This historical era spanned from the second century to the eighth century of the Common Era. With contributions from leading scholars in the field, the Companion explores the evo...
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| 505 | 0 | |a Introduction / Nicholas J Baker-Brian, Josef Lössl -- Religion in Late Antiquity-Late Antiquity in Religion / Thomas E Hunt -- HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL APPROACHES. Religion in the Hellenistic and Early Post-Hellenistic Era / Josef Lössl -- Christianity and Paganism in the Roman Empire, 250-450 CE / Mark Humphries -- The Latin West in the Period of Transition from the Late Roman Empire to Early Medieval Europe / Tom O'Loughlin -- The Celtic and Germanic West and North / Bernhard Maier -- The Greek East / Dirk Krausmüller -- Caucasia / Nikoloz Aleksidze -- The Rise of Monotheism in Arabia / Holger Zellentin -- Along the Nile / Paul Dilley -- Across the Indian Ocean / James M Hegarty -- Along the Silk Road / Max Deeg -- TRADITIONS AND IDENTITIES. The Beginnings of Jewish Late Antiquity / Hector M Patmore -- Christianity / Augustine Casiday -- Varieties of Christian Gnosis / Timothy Pettipiece -- A New Religion? The Emergence of Manichaeism in Late Antiquity / Nicholas J Baker-Brian -- Paleo-Islam / Aziz Al-Azmeh -- Hermetism / Claudio Moreschini -- The Pagans of Late Antiquity / Jan R Stenger -- Ancient Philosophy Transformed / Daniel King -- Astrology and Religion in Late Antiquity / Hannah Mace -- THEMES AND DISCUSSIONS. Life and Death in Late Antiquity / Lucy Grig -- Religion and the Body / Hannah Hunt -- Demons and Demonologies / Sophie Lunn-Rockliffe -- Religion, Medicine, and Health / Heidi Marx -- Religion, Warfare, and Demography / Mischa Meier -- The Scriptural Galaxy of Late Antiquity / Guy G Stroumsa -- Proscription of Sacred Texts in Late Antiquity / Mar Marcos -- Religious Expression in Art and Architecture / Emma Loosley -- Religious Expression in Music and Dance / Clemens Leonhard. | |
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index. | ||
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| 520 | |a A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of religion in Late Antiquity. This historical era spanned from the second century to the eighth century of the Common Era. With contributions from leading scholars in the field, the Companion explores the evolution and development of religion and the role various religions played in the cultural, political, and social transformations of the late antique period. | ||
| 520 | |a The authors examine the theories and methods used in the study of religion during this period, consider the most notable historical developments, and reveal how religions spread geographically. The authors also review the major religious traditions that emerged in Late Antiquity and include reflections on the interaction of these religions within their particular societies and cultures. This important Companion. | ||
| 520 | |a Brings together in one volume the work of a notable team of international scholars. | ||
| 520 | |a Explores the principal geographical divisions of the late antique world. | ||
| 520 | |a Offers a deep examination of the predominant religions of Late Antiquity. | ||
| 520 | |a Examines established views in the scholarly assessment of the religions of Late Antiquity. | ||
| 520 | |a Josef Lossl is Professor of Religious Studies and Theology (Early Christianity, Patristics, and Late Antiquity) at the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University, and Director of Cardiff University Centre for Late Antique Religion and Culture. | ||
| 520 | |a Nicholas J. Baker-Brian is Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Early Christian Studies at Cardiff University. --Book Jacket. | ||
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