Divinity and History: The Religion of Herodotus: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Critics of Herodotus have generally shown an unease in the face of the religious passages of the Histories, a sense that he 'lets himself down' by delving into matters irrelevant to the proper purpose of history. They have tended consequently to latch on to... Details...

Divinity and History: The Religion of Herodotus (Oxford Classical Monographs): (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This book is 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. It seeks to show not only how such beliefs were central to his work, but also how t... Details...

Early Christian Thought and the Classical Tradition: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This enlightening study examines the relationship of the early Christians to the classical tradition. Based on the work of the Christian thinkers, Justine, Clement of Alexandria, and Origen, and existing pagan criticism of the Church, the book illustrates h... Details...

Early Greek Mythography: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This volume collects together the scattered quotations of the Greek writers of the sixth to the fourth centuries BC who first recorded in prose the tales of Greek mythology (the "mythographers"). Volume 1 is an edition of the texts; Volume 2, which provides... Details...

Economy of the Sacred in Hellenistic and Roman Asia Minor (Oxford Classical Monographs): (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This original study challenges the idea that sanctuaries in Hellenistic and Roman Asia Minor were fully institutionalized within the poleis that hosted them. Examining the forms of interaction between rulers, cities, and sanctuaries, the book proposes a tri... Details...

Egypt of the Pharaohs: An Introduction (3rd ed.): (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments:The mysteries of Ancient Egypt, the wonderland of the Pharaohs, have always held the world in awe. Now available in new covers, this volume provides a comprehensive history of this fascinating land from its earliest days to the conquest of Alexander the Great... Details...

Egypt, Greece and Rome Civilizations of the Ancient Mediterranean Second Edition: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Egypt, Greece, and Rome is a unique and comprehensive introduction to the ancient world's three major civilizations. The book draws a fascinating picture of the deep links between the cultures across the Mediterranean and explores the ways in which these civ... Details...

Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Egyptian myths articulated the core values of one of the longest lasting civilizations in history, and myths of deities such as Isis and Osiris influenced contemporary cultures and became part of the Western cultural heritage. Egyptian Mythology: A Very Sho... Details...

Electronic Texts in the Humanities H/B Edition: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This book introduces a range of tools and techniques for manipulating and analysing electronic texts in the humanities. It shows how electronic texts can be used for the literary analysis, linguistic analysis, authorship attribution, and the preparation and ... Details...

Emotion and Peace of Mind: From Stoic Agitation to Christian Temptation (Gifford Lectures): (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Richard Sorabji presents a ground-breaking study of ancient Greek views of the emotions and their influence on subsequent theories and attitudes, Pagan and Christian. While the central focus of the book is the Stoics, Sorabji draws on a vast range of texts ... Details...