Hellenistic Mystery-Religions: Their Basic Ideas and Significance

by Richard Reitzenstein, John E. Steely (Translator)

Overview

Pittsburgh Theological Monograph Series
General Editor - Dikran Y. Hadidian

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725242265
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	01/01/1978
Series:	Pittsburgh Theological Monograph Series , #15
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	584
File size:	83 MB
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About the Author

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."

Editorial Reviews

An intriguing composite portrait of Hellenistic piety.

The Classical World - Eugene V. Gallagher

[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.

The Classical Review - G. W. Butterworth

A mine of invaluable information…the work of a great scholar who enjoys the very highest reputation.

Folklore - M. Gaster

"[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."—G. W. Butterworth, The Classical Review

"An intriguing composite portrait of Hellenistic piety."—Eugene V. Gallagher, The Classical World

"A mine of invaluable information…the work of a great scholar who enjoys the very highest reputation."—M. Gaster, Folklore

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