Divinity and History The Religion of Herodotus |
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| Author:
| Harrison, Thomas |
| Series title: | Oxford Classical Monographs |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-815291-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2000 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $264.55AUD $330.00 |
Book Description:
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Thomas Harrison presents a study of the religious beliefs of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus - his beliefs in divine retribution, in oracles and divination, in miracles or in fate. The author shows not only how such beliefs were central to his work, but also how they were compatible with lived experience.
Thomas Harrison presents a study of the religious beliefs of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus - his beliefs in divine retribution, in oracles and divination, in miracles or in fate. The author shows not only how such beliefs were central to his work, but also how they were compatible with lived experience.