The Myth Of Paganism
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The Myth Of Paganism
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Author : Robert Shorrock
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-10-16
The Myth Of Paganism written by Robert Shorrock and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-16 with Religion categories.
Traditional and still prevalent accounts of late antique literature draw a clear distinction between 'pagan' and 'Christian' forms of poetry: whereas Christian poetry is taken seriously in terms its contribution to culture and society at large, so-called pagan or secular poetry is largely ignored, as though it has no meaningful part to play within the late antique world. The Myth of Paganism sets out to deconstruct this view of two contrasting poetic traditions and proposes in its place a new integrated model for the understanding of late antique poetry. As the book argues, the poet of Christ and the poet of the Muses were drawn together into an active, often provocative, dialogue about the relationship between Christianity and the Classical tradition and, ultimately, about the meaning of late antiquity itself. An analysis of the poetry of Nonnus of Panopolis, author of both a 'pagan' epic about Dionysus and a Christian translation of St John's Gospel, helps to illustrate this complex dialectic between pagan and Christian voices.
The Myth Of Paganism
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Author : Robert Shorrock
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-10-16
The Myth Of Paganism written by Robert Shorrock and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-16 with Religion categories.
Traditional and still prevalent accounts of late antique literature draw a clear distinction between 'pagan' and 'Christian' forms of poetry: whereas Christian poetry is taken seriously in terms its contribution to culture and society at large, so-called pagan or secular poetry is largely ignored, as though it has no meaningful part to play within the late antique world. The Myth of Paganism sets out to deconstruct this view of two contrasting poetic traditions and proposes in its place a new integrated model for the understanding of late antique poetry. As the book argues, the poet of Christ and the poet of the Muses were drawn together into an active, often provocative, dialogue about the relationship between Christianity and the Classical tradition and, ultimately, about the meaning of late antiquity itself. An analysis of the poetry of Nonnus of Panopolis, author of both a 'pagan' epic about Dionysus and a Christian translation of St John's Gospel, helps to illustrate this complex dialectic between pagan and Christian voices.
Christian Mythology
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Author : Philippe Walter
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-11-20
Christian Mythology written by Philippe Walter and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-20 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Reveals how Christian mythology has more to do with long-standing pagan traditions than the Bible • Explains how the church fathers knowingly incorporated pagan elements into the Christian faith to ease the transition to the new religion • Identifies pagan deities that were incorporated into each of the saints • Shows how all the major holidays in the Christian calendar are modeled on pagan rituals and myths, including Easter and Christmas In this extensive study of the Christian mythology that animated Europe in the Middle Ages, author Philippe Walter reveals how these stories and the holiday traditions connected with them are based on long-standing pagan rituals and myths and have very little connection to the Bible. The author explains how the church fathers knowingly incorporated pagan elements into the Christian faith to ease the transition to the new religion. Rather than tear down the pagan temples in Britain, Pope Gregory the Great advised Saint Augustine of Canterbury to add the pagan rituals into the mix of Christian practices and transform the pagan temples into churches. Instead of religious conversion, it was simply a matter of convincing the populace to include Jesus in their current religious practices. Providing extensive documentation, Walter shows which major calendar days of the Christian year are founded on pagan rituals and myths, including the high holidays of Easter and Christmas. Examining hagiographic accounts of the saints, he reveals the origin of these symbolic figures in the deities worshipped in pagan Europe for centuries. He also explores how the identities of saints and pagan figures became so intermingled that some saints were transformed into pagan incarnations, such as Mary Magdalene’s conversion into one of the Celtic Ladies of the Lake. In revealing the pagan roots of many Christian figures, stories, and rituals, Walter provides a new understanding of the evolution of religious belief.
Myths And Symbols In Pagan Europe
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Author : Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 1988
Myths And Symbols In Pagan Europe written by Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Celts categories.
Myths Of The Pagan North
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Author : Christopher Abram
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2011-05-05
Myths Of The Pagan North written by Christopher Abram and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-05 with History categories.
An engaging account of the world of the Vikings and their gods.
Pagan Origins Of The Christ Myth
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Author : G John Jackson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2025-01-30
Pagan Origins Of The Christ Myth written by G John Jackson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-30 with Religion categories.
Pagan Origins of the Christ Myth by G. John Jackson is a work that explores the idea that many elements of Christianity, particularly the story of Jesus Christ, have roots in earlier pagan myths, traditions, and religious practices. This book is often cited in discussions of comparative mythology and religion. While some readers find Jackson's arguments compelling and thought-provoking, others critique the book for potential overgeneralizations or a lack of rigorous academic methodology. It is often appreciated by those interested in religious studies, mythology, or atheism.
The Paganism In Our Christianity
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Author : Arthur Edward Pearse Brome Weigall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1928
The Paganism In Our Christianity written by Arthur Edward Pearse Brome Weigall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1928 with Christianity categories.
The Pagan Christ
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Author : Tom Harpur
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn.com
Release Date : 2005-10-01
The Pagan Christ written by Tom Harpur and has been published by Dundurn.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-01 with Religion categories.
After more than 52 weeks on the Toronto Star’s bestseller list and 43 weeks on The Globe and Mail’s bestseller list, Tom Harpur’s groundbreaking book, The Pagan Christ, is now available in paperback. This new edition includes the twenty-page discussion guide, with more than 100 questions, to help facilitate a deeper, chapter-by-chapter analysis and more profound understanding of the findings and arguments found in the book. Subjects for discussion include: the ancient Egyptian roots of Christianity, the real meaning of the Bible, the key to whether Jesus really existed, the re-mythologizing of Christianity, the meaning of the Christ within all of us and the need to understand myth and allegory. With a new introduction by Tom Harpur, this paperback edition sheds further light on what has become one of the most talked about books of the new millennium.
Introduction To Pagan Studies
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Author : Barbara Jane Davy
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2006-10-27
Introduction To Pagan Studies written by Barbara Jane Davy and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-27 with Religion categories.
Pagan Studies is maturing and moving beyond the context of new religious movements to situate itself in within of the study of world religions. Introduction to Pagan Studies is the first and only text designed to introduce the study of contemporary Paganism as a world religion. It examines the intellectual, religious, and social spheres of Paganism through common categories in the study of religion, which includes beliefs, practices, theology, ritual, history, and role of texts and scriptures. The text is accessible to readers of all backgrounds and religions and assumes no prior knowledge of Paganism. This text will also serve as a general introduction to Pagan Studies for non-specialist scholars of religion, as well as be of interest to scholars in the related disciplines of Anthropology, Sociology and Cultural Studies, and to students taking courses in Religious Studies, Pagan Studies, Nature Religion, New Religious Movements, and Religion in America. The book will also be useful to non-academic practitioners of Paganism interested in current scholarship.
Handbook Of Contemporary Paganism
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Author : Murphy Pizza
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2009
Handbook Of Contemporary Paganism written by Murphy Pizza and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Religion categories.
Contemporary Paganism is a movement that is still young and establishing its identity and place on the global religious landscape. The members of the movement are simultaneously growing, unifying, and maintaining its characteristic diversity of traditions, identities, and rituals. The modern Pagan movement has had a restless formation period but has also been the catalyst for some of the most innovative religious expressions, praxis, theologies, and communities. As Contemporary Paganism continues to grow and mature, new angles of inquiry about it have emerged and are explored in this collection. This examination and study of contemporary Paganism contributes new ways to observe and examine other religions, where innovations, paradoxes, and inconsistencies can be more accurately documented and explained.