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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WorldCat: | WorldCat |
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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 |