| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 244 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Studies in classics
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Studies in classics.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-236) and index. |
| Contents |
The salutary ideology -- The reception of the salutary ideology in the Near East -- The demise and transformation of the salutary ideology -- Pagan, Christian, and Jewish dedications for personal salvation -- Localizing provincial loyalty and personal religion : three case studies. |
| Summary |
Based on a thorough study of nearly 400 Greek and Latin inscriptions from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel, this book shows how the formula 'for salvation's sake' was fundamental to political, social and religious life in the Near East. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Salvation.
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Salvation. |
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Inscriptions, Latin -- Middle East.
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Inscriptions, Latin. |
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Middle East. |
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Inscriptions, Greek -- Middle East.
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Inscriptions, Greek. |
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Middle East -- History -- To 622.
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
To 622 |
| Subject |
Islamic Empire.
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Islamic Empire. |
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Middle East -- Politics and government.
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Politics and government. |
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Middle East -- Religion.
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Religion. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Moralee, Jason, 1973- "For salvation's sake". New York : Routledge, 2004 (DLC) 2003022424 |
| ISBN |
0203485319 (electronic book) |
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9780203485316 (electronic book) |
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0415967783 (Cloth) |
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