The Religious Context of Early Christianity
Download or Read eBook The Religious Context of Early Christianity PDF written by Hans-Josef Klauck and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Hans-Josef Klauck |
Publisher | : Fortress Press |
Total Pages | : 550 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 0800635930 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780800635930 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Religious Context of Early Christianity by : Hans-Josef Klauck
Book excerpt: Klauck's is a uniquely well-informed and comprehensive guide to the world of religion in the Graeco-Roman environment of early Christianity. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship, his volume paints a carefully nuanced portrait of the Christians' religious context. Besides describing ordinary domestic and civic religion and popular belief (including astrology, divination and "magic"), there is extended discussion of mystery cults, ruler and emperor cults, the religious dimensions of philosophy, and Gnosticism. An authoritative work, Klauck's will become a new standard for reference and teaching.