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Ancient Greek Religion

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Ancient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation presents a diverse collection of documents illuminating the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Greeks from their earliest literature up to the late fourth century BCE. This volume offers extensive background for newcomers to classical studies and incorporates rare and newly interpreted passages, encouraging fresh perspectives on familiar texts. Cross-references throughout highlight the complex interconnections in ancient religious thought and practice, supported by comprehensive commentary and updated translations.
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Ancient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE.

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Ancient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE.

This book:

  • Presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks, from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE.
  • Provides extensive background information for readers with no previous knowledge of classical studies.
  • Brings together new and rare passages for comparison—with occasional new interpretations—to appeal to professionals.
  • Offers a variety of less frequently examined material and looks at familiar texts in new ways.
  • Includes the use of extensive cross-referencing to indicate the interconnectedness of different aspects of religious practice and thought.
  • Includes the most comprehensive commentary and updated passages available in a single volume.

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Bryn Mawr Classical Review praises the book as highly valuable for both inexperienced students, who can read it thoroughly, and seasoned scholars, who can consult it selectively yet profitably.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405149280

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Emily Kearns

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Emily Kearns is lecturer in Classical Languages and Literature and a Senior Research Fellow at St Hilda's College, University of Oxford. She is co-editor with Simon Price of the Oxford Dictionary of Classical Myth and Religion (2003) and author of The Heroes of Attica (1989).

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