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Das Buch behandelt den Isiskult wahrend der roemischen Kaiserzeit, wie er in zahlreichen Darstellungen der agyptischen Goettin und solcher ihr angeglichener Frauen zum Ausdruck kommt und somit zwei Problemkreise, namlich die Stellung jener Frauen im Kult sowie die damit verbundene Frage nach Sinn und Bedeutung der fur die Angleichung verbindlichen Isisbilder. Das Buch bietet mit einem Katalog und einem volstandigen Abbildungsteil zugleich eine ikonographische und ikonologische Untersuchung des Themas. This book treats the cult of Isis in the Roman imperial era, as it comes to expression in the many representations made of the Egyptian goddess, and of the portrayal of mortal women who are made to resemble Isis in features, clothing and attributes. Thus, two issues are dealt with: the position of these women in the cult on the one hand and the related question of the meaning and interpretation of the images of Isis used in such identification with mortals on the other hand. With a catalogue and a complete set of illustrations this book offers also an iconographic and an iconological examination of the theme.

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Author:   J. Eingartner
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   115
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.475kg
ISBN:  

9789004093126

ISBN 10:   9004093125
Pages:   298
Publication Date:   01 December 1990
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Language:   German

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' Cet ouvrage constitue une importante contribution l'iconographie isiaque et un pricieux recueil de documents.'<br>Michel Malaise, Kernos, 1992.<br>' His Catalogue and corpus of plates are without doubt of enduring worth...'<br>J. Gwyn Griffiths, The Classical Review, 1992.<br>'.. .rendra d'indiscutables services.'<br>Jean-Ch. Balty, L'Antiquiti Classique, 1993.<br>'.. .clearly written, well-organized...'<br>Mark T. Gustafson, Religious Studies Review, 1993.<br>'.. .on ne peut que filiciter l'auteur pour sa recherche mithodique et pour sa remise - trhs utile - des conceptions...'<br>Tran Tam Tinh, Bonner Jahrb]cher, 1993.<br>

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