Sources for the study of Greek religion / by David G. Rice and John E. Stambaugh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rice, David G. (David Gerard), 1945-

Contributor:

Stambaugh, John E.

Series:

Sources for biblical study ; no. 14.

Sources for biblical study, 0145-2762 ; no. 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion.

Greece--Religion.

Greece.

Physical Description:

xvii, 211 p.

Edition:

corrected ed.

Place of Publication:

Missoula, Mont. : Society of Biblical Literature, c2009.

Summary:

Since its initial publication in 1979, 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.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Contents

Preface to the Corrected Edition

Preface

List of Abbreviations

Chapter I. The Olympian Gods

Chapter II. Heroes

Chapter III. Public Religion

Chapter IV. Private Religion

Chapter V. Mystery Cults

Chapter VI. Death and Afterlife

Glossary of Transliterated Words and Technical Terms

Subject Index

Index of Ancient Sources.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-58983-461-5

OCLC:

641893550