Religious Context of Early Christianity (Studies of the New Testament and Its World) - Softcover

Klauck, Hans-Josef

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9780567089434: Religious Context of Early Christianity (Studies of the New Testament and Its World)
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ISBN 10: 0567089436 ISBN 13: 9780567089434
Publisher: T & T Clark International, 2003

Synopsis

This 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, the 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. A valuable textbook for advanced students, as well as an authoritative reference work for scholars.

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About the Author

Dr. Hans-Josef Klauck is Professor of New Testament Exegesis, University of Munich, Germany.

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"This is an extraordinary bibliographic and scholarly resource. Readers looking for a conspectus on the religious context of early Christianity need search no further than this book."

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Publisher
T & T Clark International
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0567089436
ISBN 13 
9780567089434
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
544
Rating
  • 4.03 out of 5 stars
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