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1 online resource (x, 262 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
In this book Heidi Wendt studies the activities of ""freelance"" religious experts in first-century Rome, such as oracles and magi, and makes a case for their influence on religious teachings that gave rise to many new religious movements, including Christianity. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-254) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: Freelance experts in the study of religion -- The religion of freelance experts in the Roman Empire -- Ethnically coded experts and forms of religion -- Rethinking "magic," "religion," and "philosophy" -- Paul, a rare witness to the religion of freelance experts -- Christian rivals within the framework of freelance expertise -- Conclusion: Freelance experts in the religious marketplace? |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Rome -- Religion.
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Rome (Empire) |
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Religion. |
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RELIGION -- Comparative Religion. |
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RELIGION -- Essays. |
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RELIGION -- Reference. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Wendt, Heidi, 1982- At the temple gates. New York : Oxford University Press, 2016 9780190267148 (DLC) 2016010005 (OCoLC)950004249 |
| ISBN |
9780190267155 (electronic book) |
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0190267151 (electronic book) |
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9780190627591 |
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019062759X |
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9780190267148 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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0190267143 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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