Hellenistic Mystery-Religions

by Richard Reitzenstein, John E Steely (Translator)

Overview

Pittsburgh Theological Monograph Series
General Editor - Dikran Y. Hadidian

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780915138203
Publisher:	Pickwick Publications
Publication date:	01/01/1978
Series:	Pittsburgh Theological Monograph , #15
Pages:	584
Sales rank:	693,028
Product dimensions:	5.64(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

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

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.

The Classical Review - G. W. Butterworth

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."—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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