Religions of Late Antiquity in Practice
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Acts of Thomas
Against the Galilaeans
Ambrose
Anathema
Anchorite
Ancient Rome
Apuleius
Aretalogy
Arianism
Arius
Asceticism
Catechumen
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Christian monasticism
Christianity
Classical education
Clergy
Columbanus
Consecration
Council of Ephesus
Deity
Diocletian
Diogenes of Sinope
Donatism
Ecumenical council
Eleusinian Mysteries
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Evagrius Ponticus
God
Greco-Roman mysteries
Hebrews
Heresy
Homily
Imperial cult (ancient Rome)
John Chrysostom
Judaism
Late Antiquity
Literature
Manichaeism
Marcion of Sinope
Martyr
Melania the Elder
Merkabah mysticism
Mithraism
Mithras Liturgy
Monasticism
Neoplatonism
Nestorius
Old Testament
Paganism
Persecution
Philosophy
Phocylides
Plotinus
Psalms
Religion
Religious text
Renunciation
Righteousness
Rite
Roman Government
Roman Religion
Sabellianism
Sect
Sepher Ha-Razim
Sermon
Supplication
The Monastery
Theology
Theotokos
Worship
Writing
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- ISBN 9780691057514
- Weight: 765g
- Dimensions: 152 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 19 Jun 2000
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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This is an unprecedented collection of nearly seventy Late Antique primary religious texts. These texts--all in new English translation and many appearing in English for the first time--represent every major religious current from the late first century until the rise of Islam. Produced through the efforts of thirty-six leading scholars in the field, they constitute a comprehensive view of religious practice in Late Antiquity. Religious life and performance during this period comprised diverse, often unusual practices. Philosophical ascent, magic, legal pronouncement, hymnography, dietary and sexual restriction, and rhetoric were all part of this deeply fascinating world. Religious and political identity often intertwined, as reflected in the Roman persecution of Christians. And a fluid boundary between religion and superstition was contested in daily life. Many practices, including ascetic training, crossed religious boundaries. Others, such as "incubation" at specific temples and certain divination rites, were distinctive practices of individual groups and orders. Intrinsically interesting, the practice of religion in the Late Antique also edifies modern-day religious life.
As this volume shows, the origins of the contemporary Western religious terrain can be gleaned in this period. Rabbinic Judaism flourished and spread. Christianity developed still-important theological categories and structures. And even movements that did not survive intact--such as Neoplatonism and the once-powerful Manichaean churches--continue to influence religion today. This rich sourcebook includes discussions of asceticism, religious organization, ritual, martyrdom, religion's social implications, law, and theology. Its unique emphasis on practice and its inclusion of texts translated from lesser-known languages advance the study of religious history in several directions. A strong interdisciplinary orientation will reward scholars and students of religion, theology, gender studies, classical literatures, and history. Each text is accompanied by an introduction and a bibliography for further reading and research, making the book appropriate for use in any university or seminary classroom.
Richard Valantasis is Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. He is the author The Gospel of Thomas and coeditor of Asceticism.
