A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)
معرفی کتاب «A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)» نوشتهٔ Josef Lössl and Nicholas J. Baker-Brian، منتشرشده توسط نشر John Wiley & Sons در سال 2018. این کتاب در فرمت pdf، زبان انگلیسی ارائه شده است.
A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of religion in Late Antiquity. This historical era spanned from the second century to the eighth century of the Common Era. With contributions from leading scholars in the field, the Companion explores the evolution and development of religion and the role various religions played in the cultural, political, and social transformations of the late antique period.;The authors examine the theories and methods used in the study of religion during this period, consider the most notable historical developments, and reveal how religions spread geographically. The authors also review the major religious traditions that emerged in Late Antiquity and include reflections on the interaction of these religions within their particular societies and cultures. This important Companion.;Josef Lossl is Professor of Religious Studies and Theology (Early Christianity, Patristics, and Late Antiquity) at the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Cardiff University, and Director of Cardiff University Centre for Late Antique Religion and Culture.;Explores the principal geographical divisions of the late antique world.;Nicholas J. Baker-Brian is Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Early Christian Studies at Cardiff University. --Book Jacket.;Brings together in one volume the work of a notable team of international scholars.;Offers a deep examination of the predominant religions of Late Antiquity.;Examines established views in the scholarly assessment of the religions of Late Antiquity.;Introduction / Nicholas J Baker-Brian, Josef Lössl -- Religion in Late Antiquity-Late Antiquity in Religion / Thomas E Hunt -- HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL APPROACHES. Religion in the Hellenistic and Early Post-Hellenistic Era / Josef Lössl -- Christianity and Paganism in the Roman Empire, 250-450 CE / Mark Humphries -- The Latin West in the Period of Transition from "the Late Roman Empire" to "Early Medieval Europe" / Tom O'Loughlin -- The Celtic and Germanic West and North / Bernhard Maier -- The "Greek East" / Dirk Krausmüller -- Caucasia / Nikoloz Aleksidze -- The Rise of Monotheism in Arabia / Holger Zellentin -- Along the Nile / Paul Dilley -- Across the Indian Ocean / James M Hegarty -- Along the Silk Road / Max Deeg -- TRADITIONS AND IDENTITIES. The Beginnings of Jewish Late Antiquity / Hector M Patmore -- Christianity / Augustine Casiday -- Varieties of Christian Gnosis / Timothy Pettipiece -- A New Religion? The Emergence of Manichaeism in Late Antiquity / Nicholas J Baker-Brian -- Paleo-Islam / Aziz Al-Azmeh -- Hermetism / Claudio Moreschini -- The "Pagans" of Late Antiquity / Jan R Stenger -- Ancient Philosophy Transformed / Daniel King -- Astrology and Religion in Late Antiquity / Hannah Mace -- THEMES AND DISCUSSIONS. Life and Death in Late Antiquity / Lucy Grig -- Religion and the Body / Hannah Hunt -- Demons and Demonologies / Sophie Lunn-Rockliffe -- Religion, Medicine, and Health / Heidi Marx -- Religion, Warfare, and Demography / Mischa Meier -- The Scriptural Galaxy of Late Antiquity / Guy G Stroumsa -- Proscription of Sacred Texts in Late Antiquity / Mar Marcos -- Religious Expression in Art and Architecture / Emma Loosley -- Religious Expression in Music and Dance / Clemens Leonhard. Title Page 5 Copyright Page 6 Contents 7 List of Figures 11 List of Maps 13 List of Tables 15 Notes on Contributors 17 Acknowledgments 23 List of Sources 25 List of Abbreviations 49 Introduction 59 Chapter 1 Religion in Late Antiquity—Late Antiquity in Religion 67 Introduction 67 The Study of Religion 68 Scholars’ Studies and the Creation of Late Antiquity 74 Recent and Future Trends 78 Conclusion 82 References 82 Part I Historical and Geographical Approaches 89 Chapter 2 Religion in the Hellenistic and Early Post-Hellenistic Era 91 Introduction 91 Classical Greek and Hellenistic Religion 92 Continuing Features of Classical Greek Religion 94 New Developments and Encounters in Hellenistic Religion 95 New Developments in the Early Post-Hellenistic Era 100 The Second Sophistic and the Emergence of Christianity 103 The “Crisis of the Third Century” ce and the Transition to Late Antiquity 108 References 113 Further Reading 116 Chapter 3 Christianity and Paganism in the Roman Empire, 250–450 ce 119 Introduction 119 Hearing Both Sides of a One-Sided Narrative 121 From Decius to Diocletian: The Formation of a Persecuting Society 123 The Constantinian Moment 127 Toward a Christian Empire? From Constantine to Theodosius II 131 Paganism, Christianity, and the Limits of the Possible 134 References 136 Further Reading 138 Chapter 4 The Latin West in the Period of Transition from “the Late Roman Empire” to “Early Medieval Europe”: Consolidation and Innovation 139 The Latin West? 139 Consolidating an Inheritance 142 Innovation and Adaptation 149 Christendom 153 References 154 Further Reading 155 Chapter 5 The Celtic and Germanic West and North 157 Introduction 157 Gods and Goddesses 158 Sacrifice and Divination 161 Cult Sites 162 The Religion of the Community 163 The Religion of the Individual 167 Conclusion 167 References 168 Further Reading 172 Chapter 6 The “Greek East”: Christianization and the Provincial Elites 173 Introduction 173 Gaza: Demography and Social Mobility 174 Romanization of Provincial Elites 176 Romanization and Christianization 178 Christianization and Provincial Elites 180 Challenges and Opportunities Presented by Christianization 182 Conclusion 187 References 189 Further Reading 191 Chapter 7 Caucasia: Albania, Armenia, and Georgia 193 Introduction: The Christian Nations 193 Problems of Methodology 195 Syncretism 199 The Crossroad 203 A Long Walk to Orthodoxy 206 References 209 Further Reading 213 Chapter 8 The Rise of Monotheism in Arabia 215 Introduction 215 Biblical Monotheism 217 The Qur’ān and Arabian Monotheism 220 Monotheism in Pre‐Islamic Arabia 228 References 234 Further Reading 237 Chapter 9 Along the Nile: From Alexandria to Aksum 239 Introduction 239 Egyptian Religion 240 Judaism 244 Christianity 245 Gnostic Groups? 246 Manichaeism 248 The Claimants to Orthodoxy 249 Along the Middle Nile and the Horn of Africa: Nubia and Aksum 253 Conclusion: The Legacy of Late Antique Egypt 258 References 258 Further Reading 263 Chapter 10 Across the Indian Ocean: Reconsidering Christianity in South Asia to the Ninth Century 265 Introduction: Anywhere but India 265 The Approach of the Present Chapter 267 South Asia and the “West”: The Historical Background 269 The “Legendary” Phase 272 The “Historical” Phase 283 Conclusion: From Legend to History 284 References 285 Further Reading 289 Chapter 11 Along the Silk Road: From Aleppo to Chang’an 291 Late Antiquity in Central and East Asia? 291 Christianity 295 Judaism 298 Zoroastrianism 299 Manichaeism 300 Buddhism 301 Islam 302 Conclusion 303 References 304 Further Reading 311 Part II Traditions and Identities 313 Chapter 12 The Beginnings of Jewish Late Antiquity: The Fate of the Book of Esther 315 Preliminary Remarks 315 Introduction to the Sources 316 The Book of Esther and the Egyptian Diaspora 317 The Transition into Jewish Late Antiquity 322 The Book of Esther in Jewish Late Antiquity 324 Conclusions 329 References 331 Further Reading 333 Chapter 13 Christianity 335 Introduction 335 The Emergence of the Great Church 337 Christianity Beyond the Roman Empire 341 Conclusion 347 References 349 Further Reading 354 Chapter 14 Varieties of Christian Gnosis 355 Introduction 355 Whose Gnosis? 357 Fragments of Forgotten Faith 361 Gnostic Mythmaking 363 Irenaeus’ Ptolemaean Myth 363 The Secret Book(s) of John 366 A House Divided... 368 Knowledge is Power 370 Conclusion 371 References 373 Further Reading 375 Chapter 15 A New Religion? The Emergence of Manichaeism in Late Antiquity 377 Introduction 377 The Patronizing of Mani 381 “... Wisdom and Deeds” 384 Creating New Chapters 391 Conclusion 395 References 396 Further Reading 401 Chapter 16 Paleo-Islam: Transfigurations of Late Antique Religion 403 Introduction 403 Reflecting on Late Antiquity 404 Paleo-Islam 406 Paleo-Muslim Divinity 412 Polity and Cult 417 Late Antiquity and After: Toward Classical Islam 420 References 422 Further Reading 425 Chapter 17 Hermetism 427 Introductory Questions 427 The Question of the Origin of Hermetism—Greece or Egypt? 430 Philosophical and Theological Hermetism 433 Christian Hermetism 440 The Middle Ages 441 References 444 Further Reading 447 Chapter 18 The “Pagans” of Late Antiquity 449 Rise and Fall 449 The Invention of Paganism 452 From Accommodation to Resistance 456 Self-assertion 460 The “Last Pagans” 463 References 464 Further Reading 467 Chapter 19 Ancient Philosophy Transformed: The Religious Turn in Philosophy 469 Introduction 469 Philosophy and Religion in Plato 470 The Pythagoreans 472 Hellenistic Period 473 The Neopythagoreans 475 Plotinus (ca. 204–270) 476 The Impact of Christian Philosophy 478 Porphyry (ca. 233–309) 479 Iamblichus (ca. 242–327) 481 Proclus (Head of the Athenian School 437–485 ce) 484 Conclusion and Outlook 485 References 487 Further Reading 488 Chapter 20 Astrology and Religion in Late Antiquity 491 Introduction 491 What is Astrology? 491 Astrology and the Laws 494 Astrology and Religions 498 The Mathesis of Firmicus Maternus 502 Firmicus Maternus on Legality 502 Firmicus Maternus on Religion 505 References 508 Further Reading 509 Part III Themes and Discussions 511 Chapter 21 Life and Death in Late Antiquity: Religious Rituals and Popular Culture 513 Introduction 513 Calendrical Rituals 515 Ritual Separation and Blending 520 Rituals of the Human Lifecycle 524 Conclusion 528 Translations of Key Ancient Texts Cited 528 References 529 Further Reading 531 Chapter 22 Religion and the Body: Asceticism 533 Introduction 533 Meditation on Corpses and Decay: The Instability of the Human Body and its Existence on Earth 539 Fasting 541 Solitude 544 Motionlessness 545 Sleep Deprivation 546 Gender and Equality 546 Conclusion 548 References 549 Further Reading 550 Chapter 23 Demons and Demonologies 551 Introduction 551 Approaching Demons 553 Defining Demons 555 Living with Demons 558 Thinking with Demons 562 Conclusion 564 References 565 Further Reading 567 Chapter 24 Religion, Medicine, and Health 569 Introduction 569 Methodological Considerations 570 Overlapping Systems of Health Care and the Medical Market Place in Classical Antiquity 572 The Changing Status of Doctors and the Medical Profession in Late Antiquity 574 The Relationship of Christianity and Judaism to the Medical Profession and “Secular” Medical Knowledge in General 575 From Asclepius to Cosmas and Damian: From “Pagan” Cult to the Cult of the Saints 579 Changing Notions of Health and Changing Meanings of Illness and Physical Suffering 580 Institutional Developments: The Rise of the Hospital 581 Conclusion 583 References 583 Further Reading 586 Chapter 25 Religion, Warfare, and Demography 587 Religion(s) and Disasters in Late Antiquity: A Dynamic Field 587 Coping with Disasters and the Role of Religion in Antiquity 589 Source Problems 593 Local Disasters and the Empire 594 Vulnerability, Resilience, and Religion 597 The Process of Liturgification 602 References 606 Further Reading 609 Chapter 26 The Scriptural Galaxy of Late Antiquity 611 Introduction 611 Religious Transformations and Textual Communities 614 Communication and Language 616 Canonization Processes and Religious Memory 618 Connected Religious History 620 The Scriptural Movement 621 Self-definition 623 Scripture and Books 624 References 626 Further Reading 628 Chapter 27 Proscription of Sacred Texts in Late Antiquity 629 Introduction 629 Sacred Texts, Politics, and Religion in Rome 631 Persecution and Sacred Books 633 Constantine’s Proscription of Heretical Books: Continuity and Novelty 636 Books of Magic, Heresy, and Law 639 A Crusade Against Books: Bishops, Monks, and Students 642 Conclusion 644 References 644 Further Reading 647 Chapter 28 Religious Expression in Art and Architecture 649 Introduction: The Picture in the Third Century ce 649 Dura Europos and Third‐Century Inter‐Religious Cultural Exchange 650 Symbolism or Anthropocentrism: Icons Versus the Aniconic Tradition 654 Lords of Heaven: Cosmological Imagery in Monotheism and Beyond 656 Agape to Eucharist: The Evolution of a Christian Architectural Identity 660 End of an Era? The Seventh Century and the Coming of Islam 662 Conclusion 665 References 667 Further Reading 667 Chapter 29 Religious Expression in Music and Dance 669 General Observations 669 Christians (including Manichaeans and so-called Gnostics) 671 Rabbinic Judaism 683 Conclusion 688 References 689 Further Reading 691 Index 693 EULA 714
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A comprehensive review of the development, geographic spread, and cultural influence of religion in Late Antiquity
A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity offers an authoritative and comprehensive survey of religion in Late Antiquity. This historical era spanned from the second century to the eighth century of the Common Era. With contributions from leading scholars in the field, the Companion explores the evolution and development of religion and the role various religions played in the cultural, political, and social transformations of the late antique period.
The authors examine the theories and methods used in the study of religion during this period, consider the most notable historical developments, and reveal how religions spread geographically. The authors also review the major religious traditions that emerged in Late Antiquity and include reflections on the interaction of these religions within their particular societies and cultures. This important Companion:
- Brings together in one volume the work of a notable team of international scholars
- Explores the principal geographical divisions of the late antique world
- Offers a deep examination of the predominant religions of Late Antiquity
- Examines established views in the scholarly assessment of the religions of Late Antiquity
- Includes information on the current trends in late-antique scholarship on religion
Written for scholars and students of religion, A Companion to Religion in Late Antiquity offers a comprehensive survey of religion and the influence religion played in the culture, politics, and social change during the late antique period.