Hellenistic Mystery-Religions: Their Basic Ideas and Significance by Richard Rei

Description: Hellenistic Mystery-Religions by Richard Reitzenstein, John E. Steely In his now classic Hellenistic Mystery-Religions (first published in 1910), Richard Reitzenstein seeks to establish the direct dependence of early Christianity on Hellenistic, Mandaean, and Iranian mythology and ritual. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description At the turn of the twentieth century, a group of famed scholars at the University of G?Âttingen founded a movement that came to be known as the ""History of Religions School."" In their approach to Christian origins and early Christian belief about Jesus they emphasized the degree to which Christianity was a product of its time. Christians borrowed and adapted ideas already in wide circulation to craft their claims about Christ.In his now classic Hellenistic Mystery-Religions (first published in 1910), Richard Reitzenstein seeks to establish the direct dependence of early Christianity on Hellenistic, Mandaean, and Iranian mythology and ritual. While written before the discoveries of Qumran and Nag Hammadi, Reitzensteins knowledge of ancient texts still warrants careful reading. Even if one rejects his claim that the Apostle Paul was ""the greatest of all Gnostics,"" Reitzensteins rigorous attempt to root Christianity in its historical context and demonstrate the genetic development of religious belief and practice merits both commendation and careful attention. Author Biography Richard August Reitzenstein (1861-1931) was a German classical philologist and scholar of Ancient Greek religion, hermetism, and Gnosticism. He is described by Kurt Rudolph as ""one of the most stimulating Gnostic scholars. Review [Reitzensteins work] forms the handiest summary of religion in the Hellenistic world that we possess, and bears witness on every page to a close knowledge of this fascinating subject.--G. W. Butterworth "The Classical Review"A mine of invaluable information...the work of a great scholar who enjoys the very highest reputation.--M. Gaster "Folklore"An intriguing composite portrait of Hellenistic piety.--Eugene V. Gallagher "The Classical World" Review Quote [Reitzenstein?s work] forms the handiest summary of religion in the Hellenistic world that we possess, and bears witness on every page to a close knowledge of this fascinating subject. Details ISBN1481309560 Author John E. Steely Pages 588 Publisher Baylor University Press Year 2018 Translator John E. Steely ISBN-10 1481309560 ISBN-13 9781481309561 Format Paperback Short Title Hellenistic Mystery-Religions Series Library of Early Christology Language English Subtitle Their Basic Ideas and Significance DEWEY 200/.938 UK Release Date 2018-07-15 Imprint Baylor University Press Place of Publication Waco Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-07-15 NZ Release Date 2018-07-15 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2018-07-30 US Release Date 2018-07-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129980633;

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