A companion to religion in late antiquity / edited by Josef Lossl and Nicholas J. Baker-Brian.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Class of 1932 Fund.

Lössl, Josef, editor.

Baker-Brian, Nicholas, 1973- editor.

EBSCOhost.

Series:

Blackwell companions to the ancient world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion--History.

Religion.

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (lii, 655 pages).

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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, Includes information on the current trends in late antique scholarship on religion Written for scholars and students of religion, A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity offers a comprehensive survey of religion and the influence religion had on the culture, politics, and social change during the late antique period. Book jacket.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 17, 2018).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1932 Fund.

Other Format:

Print version: Companion to religion in late antiquity.

ISBN:

9781118968116

1118968115

Publisher Number:

99977289995

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.