Description |
1 online resource (xv, 352 pages) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
ch. 1. Homer in the early church -- ch. 2. Iliad -- ch. 3. Nekyia -- ch. 4. Nostos -- ch. 5. Back in Achaea -- ch. 6. Recognitions -- ch. 7. Slaying the suitor -- ch. 8. Postscript. |
Summary |
This study focuses on the apocryphal "Acts of Andrew" (200 AD), which purport to tell the story of the travels, miracles and martyrdom of the apostle Andrew. Breaking with tradition that concludes the Acts came from scripture, the author investigates classical literature to find the sources. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Homer. Odyssey.
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Plato -- Influence.
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Plato. |
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Socrates -- Influence.
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Socrates. |
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Acts of Andrew -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Acts of Andrew. |
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Plato. |
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Socrates. |
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Acts of Andrew. |
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Odyssey (Homer) |
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Mythology, Greek -- Controversial literature.
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Mythology, Greek. |
Genre/Form |
Controversial literature.
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Subject |
Apologetics -- History -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
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Chronological Term |
30-600 |
Indexed Term |
Hypertextual transvaluation |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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Other Form: |
Print version: MacDonald, Dennis Ronald, 1946- Christianizing Homer. New York : Oxford University Press, 1994 (DLC) 93005653 |
ISBN |
1429405856 (electronic book) |
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9781429405850 (electronic book) |
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0195358627 |
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9780195358629 |
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9780195087222 |
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0195087224 |
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1280527242 |
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9781280527241 |
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0195087224 |
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