Coping with the Gods: Wayward Readings in Greek Theology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004204904)

Vendor: Henk Versnel
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
$362.00
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Coping with the Gods: Wayward Readings in Greek Theology

$362.00

Coping with the Gods: Wayward Readings in Greek Theology

$362.00
Format: Hardcover
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Inspired by a critical reconsideration of current monolithic approaches to the study of Greek religion, this book argues that ancient Greeks displayed a disquieting capacity to validate two (or more) dissonant, if not contradictory, representations of the divine world in a complementary rather than mutually exclusive manner. From this perspective the six chapters explore problems inherent in: order vs. variety/chaos in polytheism, arbitrariness vs. justice in theodicy, the peaceful co-existence of mono- and polytheistic theologies, human traits in divine imagery, divine omnipotence vs. limitation of power, and ruler cult. Based on an intimate knowledge of ancient realia and literary testimonia the book stands out for its extensive application of relevant perceptions drawn from cultural anthropology, theology, cognitive science, psychology, and linguistics.

Author: Henk Versnel
ISBN-10: 9004204903
ISBN-13: 9789004204904
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2011
Pages: 594
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.10w x 1.31d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 9
By Henk Versnel
By Henk Versnel
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Henk S. Versnel, Ph.D. (1970) in Classics (Leiden), is Emeritus Professor in Ancient History (University Leiden). He has published extensively on Greek and Roman myth, ritual, magic and religion, including two volumes on "Inconsistencies in Greek and Roman Religion" (Brill, 1990 and 1993).

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