A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)

An authoritative and multidisciplinary Companion to Egypt during the Greco-Roman and Late Antique period. With contributions from noted authorities in the field, A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt offers a comprehensive resource that covers almost 1000 years of Egyptian history, starting with the liberation of Egypt from Persian rule by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and ending in AD 642, when Arab rule started in the Nile country. The Companion takes a largely sociological perspective and includes a section on life portraits at the end of each part. The theme of identity in a multicultural environment and a chapter on the quality of life of Egypt's inhabitants clearly illustrate this objective. The authors put the emphasis on the changes that occurred in the Greco-Roman and Late Antique periods, as illustrated by such topics as: Traditional religious life challenged; Governing a country with a past: between tradition and innovation; and Creative minds in theory and praxis. This important resource discusses how Egypt became part of a globalizing world in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine times; explores notable innovations by the Ptolemies and Romans; puts the focus on the longue durée development; offers a thematic and multidisciplinary approach to the subject, bringing together scholars of different disciplines; contains life portraits in which various aspects and themes of people's daily life in Egypt are discussed. Read more... Abstract: An authoritative and multidisciplinary Companion to Egypt during the Greco-Roman and Late Antique period. With contributions from noted authorities in the field, A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt offers a comprehensive resource that covers almost 1000 years of Egyptian history, starting with the liberation of Egypt from Persian rule by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and ending in AD 642, when Arab rule started in the Nile country. The Companion takes a largely sociological perspective and includes a section on life portraits at the end of each part. The theme of identity in a multicultural environment and a chapter on the quality of life of Egypt's inhabitants clearly illustrate this objective. The authors put the emphasis on the changes that occurred in the Greco-Roman and Late Antique periods, as illustrated by such topics as: Traditional religious life challenged; Governing a country with a past: between tradition and innovation; and Creative minds in theory and praxis. This important resource discusses how Egypt became part of a globalizing world in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine times; explores notable innovations by the Ptolemies and Romans; puts the focus on the longue durée development; offers a thematic and multidisciplinary approach to the subject, bringing together scholars of different disciplines; contains life portraits in which various aspects and themes of people's daily life in Egypt are discussed An Authoritative And Multidisciplinary Companion To Egypt During The Greco-roman And Late Antique Period. With Contributions From Noted Authorities In The Field, A Companion To Greco-roman And Late Antique Egypt Offers A Comprehensive Resource That Covers Almost 1000 Years Of Egyptian History, Starting With The Liberation Of Egypt From Persian Rule By Alexander The Great In 332 Bc And Ending In Ad 642, When Arab Rule Started In The Nile Country. The Companion Takes A Largely Sociological Perspective And Includes A Section On Life Portraits At The End Of Each Part. The Theme Of Identity In A Multicultural Environment And A Chapter On The Quality Of Life Of Egypt's Inhabitants Clearly Illustrate This Objective. The Authors Put The Emphasis On The Changes That Occurred In The Greco-roman And Late Antique Periods, As Illustrated By Such Topics As: Traditional Religious Life Challenged; Governing A Country With A Past: Between Tradition And Innovation; And Creative Minds In Theory And Praxis. This Important Resource Discusses How Egypt Became Part Of A Globalizing World In Hellenistic, Roman And Byzantine Times; Explores Notable Innovations By The Ptolemies And Romans; Puts The Focus On The Longue Durée Development; Offers A Thematic And Multidisciplinary Approach To The Subject, Bringing Together Scholars Of Different Disciplines; Contains Life Portraits In Which Various Aspects And Themes Of People's Daily Life In Egypt Are Discussed. Part I. Greco-roman Egypt Explored. 1. Unique Sources In An Unusual Setting / Arthur Verhoogt -- 2. Modern Scholars At Work In A Digital And Multidisciplinary Setting / Mark Depauw, Dorota Dzierzbicka. Part Ii. Egypt As Part Of A Globalizing World -- 3. The Last Pharaohs: The Ptolemaic Dynasty And The Hellenistic World / Anne-emmanuelle Veisse -- 4. A Roman Province In The Eastern Mediterranean / Tomasz Derda -- 5. Egypt In The Byzantine World / Cornelia Romer -- 6. Life Portraits: Royals And People In A Globalizing World / Alexander Meeus. Part Iii. Governing A Country With A Past: Between Tradition And Innovation -- 7. The Ptolemaic Governmental Branches And The Role Of Temples And Elite Groups / Joseph G. Manning -- 8. The Branches Of Roman And Byzantine Government And The Role Of Cities, The Church, And Elite Groups / Thomas Kruse -- 9. Policymakers In A Changing World / Bernard Legras -- 10. Taxation And Fiscal Reforms / Andrew Monson -- 11. Security And Border Policy: Army And Police / Christelle Fischer-bovet, Patrick Sanger -- 12. Immigration, Globalization, And The Impact On Private Law: The Case Of Legal Documents / Uri Yiftach, Katelijn Vandorpe -- 13. Life Portraits: People And Their Everyday Papers In A Bureaucratic Society / Sofie Waebens. Part Iv. Developing The Economic Strength Of The Nile Country -- 14. Monetization Of The Countryside / Sitta Von Reden -- 15. Stimuli For Irrigation, Agriculture, And Quarrying / Colin Adams -- 16. Economic Growth And The Exploitation Of Land / Peter Van Minnen -- 17. Life Portraits: People At Work / Katelijn Vandorpe. Part V. Identity In A Multicultural Environment -- 18. Social Identity And Upward Mobility: Elite Groups, Lower Classes, And Slaves / Sandra Scheuble-reiter, Silvia Bussi -- 19. Ethnic Identity: Egyptians, Greeks, And Romans / Willy Clarysse -- 20. Ethnic Minority Groups / Sylvie Honigman -- 21. Family And Life Cycle Transitions / Jane Rowlandson -- 22. Gender Issues: Women To The Fore / Maren Schentuleit -- 23. Cultural Identity: Housing And Burial Practices / Anna Lucille Boozer -- 24. A Sound Body And Mind / Amin Benaissa, Sofie Remijsen -- 25. Life Portraits: People Of A Multicultural Generation / Yanne Broux. Part Vi. Traditional Religious Life Challenged -- 26. Cults, Creeds, And Clergy In A Multicultural Context / Katelijn Vandorpe, Willy Clarysse -- 27. A Successful Ruler And Imperial Cult / Stefan Pfeiffer -- 28. New Deities And New Habits / Franziska Naether -- 29. Egypt's Role In The Rise Of Christianity, Monasticism, And Regional Schisms / Malcolm Choat -- 30. Life Portraits: People In Worship / Gwen Jennes. Part Vii. Creative Minds In Theory And Praxis -- 31. Languages, Scripts, Literature, And Bridges Between Cultures / Sofia Torallas Tovar, Marja Vierros -- 32. Encounters Between Greek And Egyptian Science / Sydney H. Aufrere, Marie-helene Marganne -- 33. New Architectural Practices And Urbanism / Berangere Redon -- 34. Creativity In Visual Arts / Martina Minas-nerpel. Part Viii. Epilogue -- 35. The People Of Greco-roman Egypt: Quality Of Life / Valerie Wyns, Katelijn Vandorpe -- 36. Egypt's Specificity And Impact On Hellenistic History / Brian Mcging -- 37. Egypt's Specificity And Impact On Roman History / Michael A. Speidel -- 38. New Testament Studies / John S. Kloppenborg -- 39. New Voices And New Challenges / Rodney Art -- Digital Resources And Bibliography. Edited By Katelijn Vandorpe. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

An authoritative and multidisciplinary Companion to Egypt during the Greco?Roman and Late Antique period

With contributions from noted authorities in the field, A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt offers a comprehensive resource that covers almost 1000 years of Egyptian history, starting with the liberation of Egypt from Persian rule by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and ending in AD 642, when Arab rule started in the Nile country.

The Companion takes a largely sociological perspective and includes a section on life portraits at the end of each part. The theme of identity in a multicultural environment and a chapter on the quality of life of Egypt's inhabitants clearly illustrate this objective. The authors put the emphasis on the changes that occurred in the Greco-Roman and Late Antique periods, as illustrated by such topics as: Traditional religious life challenged; Governing a country with a past: between tradition and innovation; and Creative minds in theory and praxis. This important resource:

• Discusses how Egypt became part of a globalizing world in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine times
• Explores notable innovations by the Ptolemies and Romans
• Puts the focus on the longue durée development
• Offers a thematic and multidisciplinary approach to the subject, bringing together scholars of different disciplines
• Contains life portraits in which various aspects and themes of people's daily life in Egypt are discussed

Written for academics and students of the Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt period, this Companion offers a guide that is useful for students in the areas of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and New Testament studies.

An authoritative and multidisciplinary Companion to Egypt during the Greco‐Roman and Late Antique period With contributions from noted authorities in the field, A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt offers a comprehensive resource that covers almost 1000 years of Egyptian history, starting with the liberation of Egypt from Persian rule by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and ending in AD 642, when Arab rule started in the Nile country. The Companion takes a largely sociological perspective and includes a section on life portraits at the end of each part. The theme of identity in a multicultural environment and a chapter on the quality of life of Egypt's inhabitants clearly illustrate this objective. The authors put the emphasis on the changes that occurred in the Greco-Roman and Late Antique periods, as illustrated by such topics as: Traditional religious life challenged; Governing a country with a past: between tradition and innovation; and Creative minds in theory and praxis. This important resource: Discusses how Egypt became part of a globalizing world in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine times Explores notable innovations by the Ptolemies and Romans Puts the focus on the longue durée development Offers a thematic and multidisciplinary approach to the subject, bringing together scholars of different disciplines Contains life portraits in which various aspects and themes of people's daily life in Egypt are discussed Written for academics and students of the Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt period, this Companion offers a guide that is useful for students in the areas of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and New Testament studies. Resumen del ed.: "An authoritative and multidisciplinary Companion to Egypt during the Greco-Roman and Late Antique periodWith contributions from noted authorities in the field, A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt offers a comprehensive resource that covers almost 1000 years of Egyptian history, starting with the liberation of Egypt from Persian rule by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and ending in AD 642, when Arab rule started in the Nile country.The Companion takes a largely sociological perspective and includes a section on life portraits at the end of each part. The theme of identity in a multicultural environment and a chapter on the quality of life of Egypt's inhabitants clearly illustrate this objective. The authors put the emphasis on the changes that occurred in the Greco-Roman and Late Antique periods, as illustrated by such topics as: Traditional religious life challenged; Governing a country with a past: between tradition and innovation; and Creative minds in theory and praxis. This important resource:Discusses how Egypt became part of a globalizing world in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine timesExplores notable innovations by the Ptolemies and RomansPuts the focus on the longue durée developmentOffers a thematic and multidisciplinary approach to the subject, bringing together scholars of different disciplinesContains life portraits in which various aspects and themes of people's daily life in Egypt are discussedWritten for academics and students of the Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt period, this Companion offers a guide that is useful for students in the areas of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and New Testament studies.." 2.4 Conclusion: A Bright FutureFurther Reading; Part II Egypt as part of a globalizing world; Chapter Three The Last Pharaohs: The Ptolemaic Dynasty and the Hellenistic World; 3.1 Ptolemy I and the Foundation of the Ptolemaic Dynasty (323-305/4 BC); 3.2 The Legitimization of Power: The Ptolemies as Hellenistic Kings and as Pharaohs; 3.3 The Golden Age (305/4-204 BC); 3.4 Crises and Reorganization (204-116 BC); 3.5 116-80 BC: A Transitional Period; 3.6 The Ptolemies and Rome (80-30 BC); 3.7 Conclusion; Further Reading; Chapter Four A Roman Province in the Eastern Mediterranean