Sage, Saint and Sophist: Holy Men and Their Associates in the Early Roman Empire

by Graham Anderson

Overview

Holy men, both pagan and Christian are persistent and puzzling figures in the religious life of the Roman Empire. In this first historical study of Holy Men for more than half a century, Dr Anderson applies techniques of literary analysis to throw light on the lifestyles and behaviour of these figures, from Jesus Christ to Peregrinus Proteus to dio Chrysostom, stressing their individuality as much as their common features.
Sage, Saint and Sophist examines the variety of services, real or imaginary, that these colouful figures had to offer and how they maintained their credibility to become the objects of successful religious cults.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317799665
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/27/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	302
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Graham Anderson

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Concepts; Chapter 2 Viewpoints; Chapter 3 Patterns; Chapter 4 Wisdom; Chapter 5 Acclamation; Chapter 6 Action; Chapter 7 Alliance; Chapter 8 Opposition; Chapter 9 Authority; Chapter 10 Travel; Chapter 11 Representation; Chapter 12 Prestige; Chapter 13 Progress; Chapter 14 Epilogue;

Editorial Reviews

Examines the lifestyle and behavior of Jewish, Christian, and Pagan holy men of the Early Roman Empire, and their contributions to the changing religious climate of faith and superstition, bringing literary and prosopographical analysis techniques to bear on a cross- section of figures, from Jesus Christ to Peregrinus Proteus. Of interest to students of the Early Roman Empire, ancient religion, and Early Christianity. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

DO NOT USE THIS QUOTE IN ANY PUBLICITY. We received an annoyed letter from the publication because the review also contained damning criticism.‘Graham Anderson investigates the roles of charlatans, magicians, soothsayers and ‘wise men' in the first centuries AD ... As a kaleidoscopic picture of superstition, gullibility, and manipulation of the credulous this is brilliant. ... readable and well-documented stimulating and useful study.' - Expository Times.

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