Text And Artifact In The Religions Of Mediterranean Antiquity Essays In Honour Of Peter Richardson

Author : Stephen G. Wilson,Michel Desjardins
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780889205512

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Text and Artifact in the Religions of Mediterranean Antiquity by Stephen G. Wilson,Michel Desjardins Pdf

Can archaeological remains be made to “speak” when brought into conjunction with texts? Can written remains, on stone or papyrus, shed light on the parables of Jesus, or on the Jewish view of afterlife? What are the limits to the use of artifactual data, and when is the value overstated? Text and Artifact addresses the complex and intriguing issue of how primary religious texts from the ancient Mediterranean world are illuminated by, and in turn illuminate, the ever-increasing amount of artifactual evidence available from the surrounding world. The book honours Peter Richardson, and the first two chapters offer appreciations of this scholarship and teaching. The remaining chapters focus on early Christianity, late-antique Judaism and topics germane to the Roman world at large. Many of the essays relate to features of Jewish life — the epigraphic evidence for gentile converts to Judaism or for Jewish defectors, ancient accounts of the Essenes or of the siege of Masada, and the material context of the first great rabbinic work, the Mishnah. Other essays connect early Christian texts with the social and cultural realia of their day — modes of travel, notions of gender, patronage and benefaction, the relation of tenants and owners — or reflect on the aesthetics of Christian architecture and the relation between building and ritual in Constantinian churches. One study relates the writing of the famous novelist Apuleius to a household mithraeum in Ostia, while another explores the changing appropriation of religious realia as the Roman world became Christian. These wide-ranging and original studies demonstrate clearly that texts and artifacts can be mutually supportive. Equally, they point to ways in which artifacts, no less than texts, are inherently ambiguous and teach us to be cautious in our conclusions.

Author : S.G. Wilson
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1554586194

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Text and Artifact in the Religions of Mediterranean Antiquity: Essays in Honour of Peter Richardson by S.G. Wilson Pdf

Author : Larry W. Hurtado
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567677709

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Texts and Artefacts by Larry W. Hurtado Pdf

The essays included in this volume present Larry W. Hurtado's steadfast analysis of the earliest Christian manuscripts. In these chapters, Hurtado considers not only standard text-critical issues which seek to uncover an earliest possible version of a text, but also the very manuscripts that are available to us. As one of the pre-eminent scholars of the field, Hurtado examines often overlooked 2nd and 3rd century artefacts, which are among the earliest manuscripts available, drawing fascinating conclusions about the features of early Christianity. Divided into two halves, the first part of the volume addresses text-critical and text-historical issues about the textual transmission of various New Testament writings. The second part looks at manuscripts as physical and visual artefacts themselves, exploring the metadata and sociology of their context and the nature of their first readers, for the light cast upon early Christianity. Whilst these essays are presented together here as a republished collection, Hurtado has made several updates across the collection to draw them together and to reflect on the developing nature of the issues that they address since they were first written.

Author : Peter Richardson
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789047406501

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Building Jewish in the Roman East by Peter Richardson Pdf

Archaeology has unearthed the glories of ancient Jewish buildings throughout the Mediterranean. But what has remained shrouded is what these buildings meant. "Building Jewish" first surveys the architecture of small rural villages in the Galilee in the early Roman period before examining the development of synagogues as "Jewish associations." Finally, "Building Jewish" explores Jerusalem's flurry of building activity under Herod the Great in the first century BCE. Richardson's careful work not only documents the culture that forms the background to any study of Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, but he also succeeds in demonstrating how architecture itself, like a text, conveys meaning and thus directly illuminates daily life and religious thought and practice in the ancient world.

Author : Alex Damm
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004384613

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Religions and Education in Antiquity by Alex Damm Pdf

Religions and Education in Antiquity gathers ten essays on the nature of education in the contexts of ancient Western religions, including Judaism, early Christianity and Gnostic Christian traditions.

Author : Radcliffe G. Edmonds III,Carolina López-Ruiz,Sofía Torallas-Tovar
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000989274

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Magic and Religion in the Ancient Mediterranean World by Radcliffe G. Edmonds III,Carolina López-Ruiz,Sofía Torallas-Tovar Pdf

This volume explores aspects of ancient magic and religion in the ancient Mediterranean, specifically ways in which religious and mythical ideas, including the knowledge and practice of magic, were transmitted and adapted through time and across Greco-Roman, Near Eastern, and Egyptian cultures. Offering an original and innovative combination of case studies on the material aspects and cross-cultural transfers of magic and religion, this book brings together a range of contributions that cross and connect sub-fields with a pan-Mediterranean, comparative scope. Section I investigates the material aspects of magical practices, including first editions and original studies on papyri, gems, lamellae containing binding curses and protective texts, and other textual media in ancient book culture. Several chapters feature the Greco-Egyptian Magical Papyri, the compilation of magical recipes in the formularies, and the role of physical book-forms in the transmission of magical knowledge. Section II explores magic and religion as nodes of cultural exchange in the ancient Mediterranean. Case studies range from Egypt to Anatolia and from Syria-Phoenicia to Sicily, with Greco-Roman religion and myth integrated in a diverse and interconnected Mediterranean landscape. Readers encounter studies featuring charismatic figures of Magi and itinerant begging priests, the multiple understandings of deities such as Hekate, Herakles, or Aphrodite, or the perceived exotic origin of cult statues, mummies, amulets, and cursing formulae, which bring to light the rich intercultural networks of the ancient Mediterranean, and the crucial role of magic and religion in the process of cross-cultural adaptation and innovation. Magic and Religion in the Ancient Mediterranean World appeals to both specialized and non-specialized audiences, with expert contributions written in an accessible way. This is a fascinating resource for students and scholars working on magic, religion, and mythology in the ancient Mediterranean.

Author : Anna Krauß,Jonas Leipziger,Friederike Schücking-Jungblut
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110636031

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Material Aspects of Reading in Ancient and Medieval Cultures by Anna Krauß,Jonas Leipziger,Friederike Schücking-Jungblut Pdf

This publication seeks to endeavour the relationship between material artefacts and reading practices in ancient and medieval cultures. While the acts of reception of written artefacts in former times are irretrievably lost, some of the involved artefacts are preserved and might comprise hints to the ancient reading practices. In form of case studies, the contributions to this volume examine various forms of written artefacts as to their implications on modes of reading. Analyzing different Qumran scrolls, codices, Tefillin, Mezuzot, magical texts, tablets, bricks, and statues as well as meta-textual and iconographic aspects, the articles inquire the possibilities of how to correlate material aspects to assumed modes of reception and practices of reading. The contributions stem from Egyptology, Papyrology, Qumran Studies, Biblical Studies, Jewish Studies, Ancient Christianity, and Islamic Studies. In total, this volume contributes to the research on practices of reception in times past and demonstrates the potential hidden in text-bearing artefacts.

Author : Dieter Roth,Chris Keith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567655950

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Mark, Manuscripts, and Monotheism by Dieter Roth,Chris Keith Pdf

Mark, Manuscripts, and Monotheism is organized into three parts: Mark's Gospel, Manuscripts and Textual Criticism, and Monotheism and Early Jesus-Devotion. With contributors hailing from several different countries, and including both senior and junior scholars, this volume contains essays penned in honor of Larry W. Hurtado by engaging and focusing upon these three major emphases in his scholarship. The result is not only a fitting tribute to one of the most influential New Testament scholars of present times, but also a welcome survey of current scholarship.

Author : Paul Rhodes Eddy,Gregory A. Boyd
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801031144

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The Jesus Legend by Paul Rhodes Eddy,Gregory A. Boyd Pdf

A convincing interdisciplinary case for the unique and plausible position of Jesus in human history is presented in a volume that carefully investigates the Gospel portraits of Jesus and assesses what is reliable history and what is fictional legend. Original.

Author : Larry W. Hurtado
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802828958

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The Earliest Christian Artifacts by Larry W. Hurtado Pdf

Review: "Much attention has been paid to the words of the earliest Christian canonical and extracanonical texts, yet Larry Hurtado points out that an even more telling story is being overlooked - the story of the physical texts themselves. He introduces readers to the staurogram, possibly the first representation of the cross, the nomina sacra, a textual abbreviation system, and the puzzling Christian preference for book-like texts over scrolls." "Drawing on studies by papyrologists and palaeographers as well as New Testament scholars - and including photographic plates of selected manuscripts - The Earliest Christian Artifacts examines the distinctive physical features of early Christian manuscripts, illustrating their relevance for wider inquiry into the complex origins of Christianity." -- book jacket.

Author : Barry S. Crawford,Merrill P. Miller
Publisher : SBL Press
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780884142034

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Redescribing the Gospel of Mark by Barry S. Crawford,Merrill P. Miller Pdf

A collaborative project with a variety of critical essays This final volume of studies by members of the Society of Biblical Literature’s consultation, and later seminar, on Ancient Myths and Modern Theories of Christian Origins focuses on Mark. As with previous volumes, the provocative proposals on Christian origins offered by Burton L. Mack are tested by applying Jonathan Z. Smith's distinctive social theorizing and comparative method. Essays examine Mark as an author’s writing in a book culture, a writing that responded to situations arising out of the first Roman-Judean war after the destruction of the Jerusalem temple in 70 CE. Contributors William E. Arnal, Barry S. Crawford, Burton L. Mack, Christopher R. Matthews, Merrill P. Miller, Jonathan Z. Smith, and Robyn Faith Walsh explore the southern Levant as a plausible provenance of the Gospel of Mark and provide a detailed analysis of the construction of Mark as a narrative composed without access to prior narrative sources about Jesus. A concluding retrospective follows the work of the seminar, its developing discourse and debates, and the continuing work of successor groups in the field. Features A thorough examination of the relation between structure and event in social and anthropological theory that provides conceptual tools for representing the project of the author of Mark An exploration of the southern Levant as a plausible provenance of the Gospel, a permanent site of successive imperial regimes and culturally related peoples A detailed analysis of the construction of Mark as a narrative composed without access to prior narrative sources about Jesus

Author : Zachary Cole
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004343757

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Numerals in Early Greek New Testament Manuscripts by Zachary Cole Pdf

In Numerals in Early Greek New Testament Manuscripts, Zachary J. Cole examines the distinctively Christian method of number-writing shared by early scribes and illustrates its relevance for textual criticism, Christian material and visual culture, codicology, and theology.

Author : Gwynn Kessler,Naomi Koltun-Fromm
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119113973

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A Companion to Late Ancient Jews and Judaism by Gwynn Kessler,Naomi Koltun-Fromm Pdf

An innovative approach to the study of ten centuries of Jewish culture and history A Companion to Late Ancient Jews and Judaism explores the Jewish people, their communities, and various manifestations of their religious and cultural expressions from the third century BCE to the seventh century CE. Presenting a collection of 30 original essays written by noted scholars in the field, this companion provides an expansive examination of ancient Jewish life, identity, gender, sacred and domestic spaces, literature, language, and theological questions throughout late ancient Jewish history and historiography. Editors Gwynn Kessler and Naomi Koltun-Fromm situate the volume within Late Antiquity, enabling readers to rethink traditional chronological, geographic, and political boundaries. The Companion incorporates a broad methodology, drawing from social history, material history and culture, and literary studies to consider the diverse forms and facets of Jews and Judaism within multiple contexts of place, culture, and history. Divided into five parts, thematically-organized essays discuss topics including the spaces where Jews lived, worked, and worshiped, Jewish languages and literatures, ethnicities and identities, and questions about gender and the body central to Jewish culture and Judaism. Offering original scholarship and fresh insights on late ancient Jewish history and culture, this unique volume: Offers a one-volume exploration of “second temple,” “Greco-Roman,” and “rabbinic” periods and sources Explores Jewish life across most of the geographic places where Jews or Judaeans were known to have lived Features original maps of areas cited in every essay, including maps of Jewish settlement throughout Late Antiquity Includes an outline of major historical events, further readings, and full references A Companion to Late Ancient Jews and Judaism: 3rd Century BCE - 7th Century CE is a valuable resource for students, instructors, and scholars of Jewish studies, religion, literature, and ethnic identity, as well as general readers with interest in Jewish history, world religions, Classics, and Late Antiquity.

Author : J.D. McLarty
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227176573

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Thecla's Devotion by J.D. McLarty Pdf

Thecla's Devotion studies plot and character within the Thekla episode of the Acts of Paul, reading the text against contemporary pagan romance in order to explore Christian identity formation.

Author : Richard S. Ascough
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780889209244

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Religious Rivalries and the Struggle for Success in Sardis and Smyrna by Richard S. Ascough Pdf

This volume, one in a series of books examining religious rivalries, focuses in detail on the religious dimension of life in two particular Roman cities: Sardis and Smyrna. The essays explore the relationships and rivalries among Jews, Christians, and various Greco-Roman religious groups from the second century bce to the fourth century ce. The thirteen contributors, including seasoned scholars and promising newcomers, bring fresh perspectives on religious life in antiquity. They draw upon a wide range of archaeological, epigraphic, and literary data to investigate the complex web of relationships that existed among the religious groups of these two cities—from coexistence and cooperation to competition and conflict. To the extent that the essays investigate how religious groups are shaped by their urban settings, the book also offers insights into the material urban realities of the Roman Empire. Investigating two cities together in one volume highlights similarities and differences in the interaction of religious groups in each location. The specific focus on Sardis and Smyrna is broadened through an investigation of methodological issues involved in the study of the interaction of urban-based religious groups in antiquity. The volume will be of particular interest to scholars and advanced students in Biblical Studies, Classical Studies, and Archaeology.