One god [electronic resource] : pagan monotheism in the Roman Empire / edited by Stephen Mitchell and Peter van Nuffelen.
"Graeco-Roman religion in its classic form was polytheistic; on the other hand, monotheistic ideas enjoyed wide currency in ancient philosophy. This contradiction provides a challenge for our understanding of ancient pagan religion. Certain forms of cult activity, including acclamations of 'one god'...
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Mitchell, Stephen, 1948- Nuffelen, Peter van |
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Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2010.
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Format: | Electronic eBook |