The Religious Context of Early Christianity: A Guide to Graeco-Roman Religions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780800635930)

Klauck's is a uniquely well-informed and comprehensive guide to the world of religion in the Graeco-Roman environment of early Christianity. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship, his volume paints a carefully nuanced portrait of the Christians' religious context. Besides describing ordinary domestic and civic religion and popular belief (including astrology, divination and "magic"), there is extended discussion of mystery cults, ruler and emperor cults, the religious dimensions of philosophy, and Gnosticism. An authoritative work, Klauck's will become a new standard for reference and teaching.

Author: Hans Josef Klauck
ISBN-10: 0800635930
ISBN-13: 9780800635930
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2003
Pages: 544
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.15h x 5.98w x 1.17d