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Chargement... Eschatology in Antiquity: Forms and Functions (Rewriting Antiquity)par Hilary Marlow (Directeur de publication), Karla Pollmann (Directeur de publication), Helen Van Noorden (Directeur de publication)
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Eschatology in antiquity is, as its editors rightly claim (p.1), the first volume of its kind: an exploration of various eschatologies originating from the numerous societies and cultures within the Mediterranean throughout the period broadly identified as ‘antiquity’ (25th century BCE to 9th century CE). While such breadth of scope is a common feature of Routledge’s Rewriting Antiquity series, this is the first time that (ancient) eschatology has been addressed within a single tome. While the editors are almost apologetic in their acknowledgment that this volume falls short of encyclopaedic coverage of its subject matter (p. 12), noting their awareness of areas for discussion that are not presently addressed, the comprehensiveness therein is unprecedented. Eschatology in antiquity contains a total of 42 essays divided into six broad milieux/traditions: 1) Ancient Near East and Hebrew Bible; 2) Greek world; 3) Jewish texts of the Hellenistic and Roman periods; 4) Etruscan and Roman worlds; 5) New Testament texts; and, 6) Late Antiquity and Byzantine worlds. While the editors acknowledge that some of the ideas within specific essays were first presented at two particular symposia in 2017, this volume should not be mistaken for a conference proceedings. Not only have the relevant papers undergone a development of thought – a fact to which this reviewer can personally attest, having had the privilege of attending the Craven Seminar and hearing the papers by Long, Giusti, Earnshaw, and Schiesaro – but the extent of the book’s coverage far exceeds the scope of either symposium (with 14 and 6 papers respectively). Thus, not only does Eschatology in antiquity provide an up-to-date examination of specific eschatological texts/themes/materials from across antiquity, it also creates a unique opportunity for comparison and contrast across an extensive breadth of cultural and historical milieux. Appartient à la série éditoriale
This collection of essays explores the rhetoric and practices surrounding views on life after death and the end of the world, including the fate of the individual, apocalyptic speculation and hope for cosmological renewal, in a wide range of societies from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Byzantine era. The 42 essays by leading scholars in each field explore the rich spectrum of ways in which eschatological understanding can be expressed, and for which purposes it can be used. Readers will gain new insight into the historical contexts, details, functions and impact of eschatological ideas and imagery in ancient texts and material culture from the twenty-fifth century BCE to the ninth century CE. Traditionally, the study of "eschatology" (and related concepts) has been pursued mainly by scholars of Jewish and Christian scripture. By broadening the disciplinary scope but remaining within the clearly defined geographical milieu of the Mediterranean, this volume enables its readers to note comparisons and contrasts, as well as exchanges of thought and transmission of eschatological ideas across Antiquity. Cross-referencing, high quality illustrations and extensive indexing contribute to a rich resource on a topic of contemporary interest and relevance. Eschatology in Antiquity is aimed at readers from a wide range of academic disciplines, as well as non-specialists including seminary students and religious leaders. The primary audience will comprise researchers in relevant fields including Biblical Studies, Classics and Ancient History, Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Art History, Late Antiquity, Byzantine Studies and Cultural Studies. Care has been taken to ensure that the essays are accessible to undergraduates and those without specialist knowledge of particular subject areas. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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