The intentionally provocative title relates to the contemporary historiographical notion of “false” or “fake history”, as does the overall conceptual and methodological treatment. Through this reception-oriented approach, this study suggests a new reading of the ancient sources that demonstrates the intrinsically political nature of the murder of Hypatia, caused by the phtonos (violent envy) of the Christian bishop Cyril of Alexandria.
This is the first comprehensive treatment of the figure of Hypatia addressed to both academic readers – in Classics, Religious Studies, and Reception Studies – and a learned, non-specialist readership.
Revised edition in paperback.
The intentionally provocative title relates to the contemporary historiographical notion of “false” or “fake history”, as does the overall conceptual and methodological treatment. Through this reception-oriented approach, this study suggests a new reading of the ancient sources that demonstrates the intrinsically political nature of the murder of Hypatia, caused by the phtonos (violent envy) of the Christian bishop Cyril of Alexandria.
This is the first comprehensive treatment of the figure of Hypatia addressed to both academic readers – in Classics, Religious Studies, and Reception Studies – and a learned, non-specialist readership.
Revised edition in paperback.
Hypatia: The True Story
274
Hypatia: The True Story
274Paperback(2nd rev. ed.)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783111245539 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | De Gruyter |
| Publication date: | 09/18/2023 |
| Edition description: | 2nd rev. ed. |
| Pages: | 274 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.69(w) x 9.45(h) x (d) |