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SOURCES FOR THE STUDY OF GREEK RELIGION
by Rice, David G. & John E. Stambaugh,
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- ISBN 10
- 0891303472
- ISBN 13
- 9780891303473
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Scholars Press for the Society of Biblical Literature. Very Good-. 1979. Softcover. 0891303472 . Laminate lifting along edges of wraps. Some wear to corners. Some pencilling. Scholar's name to ffep (Bonnie Maclachlan [née Ward]). ; Sources for Biblical Study #14; 292 pages; Sources for the Study of Greek Religion has become an essential classroom resource in the field of classical studies. The Society of Biblical Literature is pleased to present a corrected edition in a new, attractive, and electronic-friendly format with hopes that it will inspire a new generation of classicists and religious historians. This volume includes primary texts and documents in translation, illustrating the range of Greek religious beliefs and practices from Homer to Alexander the Great with the addition of relevant post-classical material. The sources are arranged in chapters devoted to the Olympian gods, heroes, public religion (including rural cults) , private religion, mystery cults, and death and afterlife. Introductory notes place the selections in their context in Greek history and provide basic bibliography. The volume includes a glossary of technical terms, a general index, and an index of ancient sources cited. .
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- Ancient World Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37166
- Title
- SOURCES FOR THE STUDY OF GREEK RELIGION
- Author
- Rice, David G. & John E. Stambaugh,
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0891303472
- ISBN 13
- 9780891303473
- Publisher
- Scholars Press for the Society of Biblical Literature
- Place of Publication
- Atlanta, Georgia, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- 0891303472, Religion & Spirituality, Paganism
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- Paganism;
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