Studies in Graeco-Roman Religions and Gnosticism (Studies in Greek and Roman Religion, Vol 4) [Paperback]

Miroslav Marcovich (Author)

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'..".a book which must impress with its erudition and acuity and above all its sheer intellectual energy.'
J. Gwyn Griffiths, "The Classical Review, 1990.
'"Here is philological-historical scholarship at its best.'
Birger A. Pearson, "Religious Studies Review, 1990.

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• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (February 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004086242
• ISBN-13: 978-9004086241
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Studies in Graeco-Roman Religions and Gnosticism (Studies in Greek and Roman Religion, Vol 4) (Paperback)

This volume brings together fifteen studies on Hellenistic and Graeco-Roman religion, as well as on Gnosticism, and will be of interest to scholars and students working on religious thought in Classical Antiquity, Christianity and comparative religion.

Subjects dealt with include Hermocles' Ithyphallus for Demetrius, the Sator Arepo square, the Gospel of Thomas, the Essenes, Naassenes, Peratae, Sethians, Justin, Basilides, and Pythagoras.