The complexity of conversion: intersectional perspectives on religious change in antiquity and beyond
"The book addresses the complexity of conversion, using a range of cases, texts and theories, and initiates a dialogue between ancient sources and present concepts or practices. Close readings of ancient texts play a central role in the project. Yet, the book also considers how sacred texts and...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Sheffield, UK Bristol, CT
Equinox Publishing Ltd
2020
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| In: | Year: 2021 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: The complexity of conversion : Intersectional Perspectives on Religious Change in Antiquity and Beyond] (2023) (Palmer, Carmen)
[Rezension von: The complexity of conversion : Intersectional Perspectives on Religious Change in Antiquity and Beyond] (2022) (Ullucci, Daniel C.) |
| Series/Journal: | Studies in ancient religion and culture
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Conversion (Religion)
/ Church
/ Judaism
/ Classical antiquity
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| Further subjects: | B
Conversion Comparative studies
B Religions Relations |
| Summary: | "The book addresses the complexity of conversion, using a range of cases, texts and theories, and initiates a dialogue between ancient sources and present concepts or practices. Close readings of ancient texts play a central role in the project. Yet, the book also considers how sacred texts and their receptions have influenced the way we generally think about conversion as religious change"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1781795738 |