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Orphism and Christianity in Late Antiquity

Orphism and Christianity in Late Antiquity

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Series: Sozomena, Book 7

PhilosophyReligion General General Christianity

Publisher Price: $24.95

ISBN10: 3110482355
ISBN13: 9783110482355
Publisher: De Gruyter
Published: Jun 20 2016
Pages: 455
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Many recent discoveries have confirmed the importance of Orphism for ancient Greek religion, philosophy and literature. Its nature and role are still, however, among the most debated problems of Classical scholarship. A cornerstone of the question is its relationship to Christianity, which modern authors have too often discussed from apologetic perspectives or projections of the Christian model into its supposed precedent. Besides, modern approaches are strongly based on ancient ones, since Orpheus and the poems and mysteries attributed to him were fundamental in the religious controversies of Late Antiquity. Both Pagan and Christian authors often present Orphism as a precedent, alternative or imitation of Chistianity.

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