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On Greek Religion (Cornell Studies In Classical Philology, 60)
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There Is Something Of A Paradox About Our Access To Ancient Greek Religion. We Know Too Much, And Too Little. The Materials That Bear On It Far Outreach An Individual'S Capacity To Assimilate: So Many Casual Allusions In So Many Literary Texts Over More Than A Millennium, So Many Direct Or Indirect References In So Many Inscriptions From So Many Places In The Greek World, Such An Overwhelming Abundance Of Physical Remains. But Genuinely Revealing Evidence Does Not Often Cluster Coherently Enough To Create A Vivid Sense Of The Religious Realities Of A Particular Time And Place. Amid A Vast Archipelago Of Scattered Islets Of Information, Only A Few Are Of A Size To Be Habitable.From The Prefacein On Greek Religion, Robert Parker Offers A Provocative And Wideranging Entre Into The World Of Ancient Greek Religion, Focusing Especially On The Interpretive Challenge Of Studying A Religious System That In Many Ways Remains Desperately Alien From The Vantage Point Of The Twentyfirst Century. One Of The World'S Leading Authorities On Ancient Greek Religion, Parker Raises Fundamental Methodological Questions About The Study Of This Vast Subject. Given The Abundance Of Evidence We Now Have About The Nature And Practice Of Religion Among The Ancient Greeksincluding Literary, Historical, And Archaeological Sourceshow Can We Best Exploit That Evidence And Agree On The Central Underlying Issues? Is It Possible To Develop A Larger, Unified Theoretical Framework That Allows For Coherent Discussions Among Archaeologists, Anthropologists, Literary Scholars, And Historians?In Seven Thematic Chapters, Parker Focuses On Key Themes In Greek Religion: The Epistemological Basis Of Greek Religion; The Relation Of Ritual To Belief; Theories Of Sacrifice; The Nature Of Gods And Heroes; The Meaning Of Rituals, Festivals, And Feasts; And The Absence Of Religious Authority. Ranging Across The Archaic, Classical, And Hellenistic Periods, He Draws On Multiple Disciplines Both Within And Outside Classical Studies. He Also Remains Sensitive To Varieties Of Greek Religious Experience. Also Included Are Five Appendixes In Which Parker Applies His Innovative Methodological Approach To Particular Cases, Such As The Acceptance Of New Gods And The Consultation Of Oracles. On Greek Religion Will Stir Debate For Its Bold Questioning Of Disciplinary Norms And For Offering Scholars And Students New Points Of Departure For Future Research.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point twelve inches in length, zero point seventy-five inches in width, and nine point twenty-five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains three hundred twenty-eight pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book features a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Robert C.T. Parker.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of Greece.
- Q: How should I read this book? A: You can read this book as a scholarly text, focusing on themes of ancient Greek religion, suitable for students and researchers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is accessible for beginners interested in Greek religion but may also challenge seasoned scholars.
- Q: What themes does the book cover? A: The book covers themes such as the nature of gods and heroes, the meaning of rituals, and the absence of religious authority.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic research? A: Yes, this book is a valuable resource for academic research on ancient Greek religion.
- Q: What methodologies does the author use? A: The author applies innovative methodologies to interpret various forms of evidence including literary and archaeological sources.
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- Q: How do I clean this book? A: To clean this book, gently wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth and avoid using liquids.
- Q: Is this book safe for all ages? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in history and religion, though it is best for older students due to its academic nature.
- Q: How does this book compare to other books on Greek religion? A: This book stands out for its methodological approach and comprehensive coverage of Greek religious practices and beliefs.