Divinity and History

Auteur: Harrison, Thomas (Lecturer in Ancient History, the University of St Andrews)
Editeur: Oxford University Press
Thomas Harrison presents a study of the religious beliefs of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus - his beliefs in divine retribution, in oracles and divination, in miracles or in fate. The author shows not only how such beliefs were central to his work, but also how they were compatible with lived experience.

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Thomas Harrison presents a study of the religious beliefs of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus - his beliefs in divine retribution, in oracles and divination, in miracles or in fate. The author shows not only how such beliefs were central to his work, but also how they were compatible with lived experience.
ISBN / EAN 9780199253555
Auteur Harrison, Thomas (Lecturer in Ancient History, the University of St Andrews)
Editeur Oxford University Press