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Routledge - Animals, Gods and Humans - Ancient History Book

Name: Routledge - Animals, Gods and Humans - Ancient History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the evolving relationship between humanity and the animal kingdom through this detailed academic study. Animals, Gods and Humans covers an 800-year period, providing a deep analysis of how Greek, Roman, and early Christian thought shaped attitudes toward animals. Ingvild Saelid Gilhus uses a wide range of key texts and source materials to examine the multilayered conceptions held by both pagan and Christian societies. This work offers a clear look at the dominant themes and developments in how animals were positioned within the social and religious frameworks of the ancient world. Whether you are studying ancient history, religious evolution, or classical civilization, this book provides essential insights. It covers diverse topics including natural history, the New Testament via Gnostic texts, the perspectives of the church fathers, and the biographies of significant figures like Apollonus of Tyana. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the historical transition of thought from paganism to early Christianity.

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Covers an extensive 800-year period of historical development in Greek, Roman, and early Christian thought.

Analyzes multilayered pagan and Christian conceptions regarding the position of animals in society.

Includes detailed studies of biographies, such as that of Apollonus of Tyana.

Examines natural history and religious texts, including the New Testament through Gnostic sources.

Provides academic insights into the writings of the church fathers and ancient pagan critiques.

Uses a wide range of key texts and source materials to ensure a detailed historical analysis.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415386497
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 January 2006
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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