The Human Body in Death and Resurrection

Beschreibung

In this collection of essays renowned experts deal with the role of the dead or dying human body in different ancient religious and cultural contexts. The main focus of the collection lies on early Jewish and ancient Christian sources (3rd century B.C.E. ' 3rd century C.E.). Some essays deal with other traditions like the religion of Ptolemaic Egypt, Zoroastrism or ancient Gnosis. (Quelle: Google Books API)