Ancient Greek Divination - Couverture rigide

Johnston, Sarah Iles

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1405115726 ISBN 13 : 9781405115728

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Synopsis

Book by Johnston Sarah Iles

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"It is, in fact, difficult to find fault with this work." ( Aestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science, June 2010)

"This is a very accessible volume that explores the complicated roles and methods of divination throughout the Greek world. Johnston successfully elucidates the uses, importance, and pliancy of divination in the ancient world using both Greek and Roman sources. She bravely approaches this inherently vague realm and has created a text that is very useful in its breadth and scope." (Religious Studies Review, June 2010)

"Johnston has made a fine exposition and analysis of a wide variety of ancient evidence, well–supported by current scholarship and her own careful interpretations. (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, May 2009)

With Ancient Greek Divination, Johnston makes another outstanding contribution to the study of Greek religion. (Choice Reviews, May 2009)

Quatrième de couverture :

Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods. The first English–language survey of Greek divinatory methods, the book includes in–depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do–it–yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more. Author Sarah Iles Johnston provides essential facts on each method and highlights its social and cultural significance, effectively illustrating how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and society.

The volume is illustrated and contains a chapter–by–chapter bibliography. Combining current scholarship with a lively and accessible style of writing, Ancient Greek Divination takes a new look at a phenomenon that was central to the lives of the Ancient Greeks.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1405115726
• ISBN 13: 9781405115728
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 207