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Cambridge University Press Cambridge Religious Violence in the Ancient World - History

Name: Cambridge Religious Violence in the Ancient World - History
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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Explore the complex reality of religious conflict through this scholarly work from Cambridge University Press. Moving beyond simple narratives, this volume examines the period from Classical Athens to Late Antiquity to provide a deeper understanding of how religious violence functioned in the ancient world. While many historical accounts focus on stories of Christians attacking temples and statues, this book uses modern insights from Religious Studies to look past the surface of literary sources. It addresses the common perception of the fourth to seventh centuries CE as a time defined by religious unrest by presenting a more nuanced view based on recent scholarship. This text is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the social and religious shifts of Late Antiquity. By analyzing how sources may disguise the true nature of these events, the book offers a sophisticated perspective on the history of faith and conflict in ancient civilizations.

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Covers a broad historical timeline starting from Classical Athens and extending through Late Antiquity.

Uses modern Religious Studies insights to re-evaluate traditional historical accounts of religious conflict.

Provides a nuanced look at the fourth to seventh centuries CE to move beyond simple narratives of violence.

Analyzes literary sources to reveal the reality behind stories of attacks on temples and statues.

Built on recent cutting-edge scholarship to offer updated judgments on ancient religious history.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1108494900
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Publication Date: 01 October 2020
Listed Since: 25 January 2020

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