Ancient angels : conceptualizing angeloi in the Roman Empire / by Rangar Cline.

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Cline, Rangar

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Religions in the Graeco-Roman world ; v. 172.Publication details: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011.Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 181 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9789004194533
9004194533
9789004210899
900421089X

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Ancient angels.DDC classification:

202/.150937 22

LOC classification:

BL477 .C55 2011eb

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Contents:

Introduction: The Words of Angels -- Angels of the Aether -- Angels of a Pagan God -- Angels of the Grave -- Angels of the Spring: Variations on Local Angelos Veneration and Christian Reaction -- Angels of a Christian God: Christian Angelos Veneration in Late Roman Anatolia -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.

Summary: Ancient Angels brings together inscriptional, literary, and archaeological evidence for angels (angeloi) in Roman-era religions. The book examines Roman conceptions of angels, angel veneration, and how Christian authorities responded to this potentially heterodox aspect of Roman religion.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-177) and index.

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Ancient Angels brings together inscriptional, literary, and archaeological evidence for angels (angeloi) in Roman-era religions. The book examines Roman conceptions of angels, angel veneration, and how Christian authorities responded to this potentially heterodox aspect of Roman religion.

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