Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity
Pagan Monotheism in Late Antiquity
Oxford University Press, USA | ISBN:0198152523 | 1999 Edition | PDF | 216 Pages | 1.35 MB
Oxford University Press, USA | ISBN:0198152523 | 1999 Edition | PDF | 216 Pages | 1.35 MB
`This book consists of extremely well argued points that challenge the traditional view of polytheism versus monotheism in late Antiquity. It is sure to become a seminal work. It will be of interest to scholars, college students, and the general reader interested in theology.' J. Drew Harrington, History.
`essential reading to any student of antiquity: patristic scholars and philosophers of God alike.' David Vincent Meconi, S.J., Journal of Early Chrisitan Studies, Spring 2000
`What this book demonstrates, as no other before it and in a revolutionary way, is the plain absurdity of equating paganism with polytheism. In a modest compass and through six contributions from leading scholars … the editors … have opened up a world that is not a battleground between those who believe in one god and those who believe in many … It will henceforth be the fundamental study of this difficult and fascinating subject.'