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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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, NJ :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
2018.
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| Colección: | Wiley ebooks.
Blackwell companions to the ancient world. |
| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b40629703*spi |
| Sumario: | 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. 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. Brings together in one volume the work of a notable team of international scholars. Explores the principal geographical divisions of the late antique world. Offers a deep examination of the predominant religions of Late Antiquity. Examines established views in the scholarly assessment of the religions of Late Antiquity. 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. Nicholas J. Baker-Brian is Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Early Christian Studies at Cardiff University. --Book Jacket. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 recurso electrónico (lii, 655 p.) |
| Formato: | Forma de acceso: World Wide Web. |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice. |
| ISBN: | 9781118968116 9781118968123 9781118968130 |
