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Oxford University Press - The Individual in the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean

Name: Oxford University Press - The Individual in the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
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Explore a fresh perspective on ancient history with this scholarly volume from Oxford University Press. While ancient religions are often studied as collective or political movements, this collection of essays shifts the focus to the individual religious agent. It addresses a significant gap in current historical research by examining how personal agency functioned in the ancient Mediterranean. This book demonstrates that religious action in antiquity was not strictly dictated by family traditions or social norms. Instead, individuals had access to various options and made personal choices regarding their spiritual lives. By studying these shifts in individuation, readers gain a deeper understanding of how personal identity and religious practice functioned in the ancient world. This is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the nuances of ancient Greek and Mediterranean civilization.

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Shifts the historical focus from collective political phenomena to the role of the individual religious agent.

Examines how religious action in antiquity was shaped by personal choice rather than just traditional social norms.

Provides a collection of scholarly essays that address gaps in existing ancient Mediterranean religious studies.

Explores the concept of individuation and how personal identity changed within the context of ancient religious practices.

Offers deep insights into the options and decisions available to people living in the ancient Mediterranean world.

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Brand: Oxford University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0199674507
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 29 August 2013
Listed Since: 07 November 2012

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