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OverviewIt is perhaps a truism to note that ancient religion and rhetoric were closely intertwined in Greek and Roman antiquity. Religion is embedded in socio-political, legal and cultural institutions and structures, while also being influenced, or even determined, by them. Rhetoric is used to address the divine, to invoke the gods, to talk about the sacred, to express piety and to articulate, refer to, recite or explain the meaning of hymns, oaths, prayers, oracles and other religious matters and processes. The 13 contributions to this volume explore themes and topics that most succinctly describe the firm interrelation between religion and rhetoric mostly in, but not exclusively focused on, Greek and Roman antiquity, offering new, interdisciplinary insights into a great variety of aspects, from identity construction and performance to legal/political practices and a broad analytical approach to transcultural ritualistic customs. The volume also offers perceptive insights into oriental (i.e. Egyptian magic) texts and Christian literature. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sophia Papaioannou , Andreas Serafim , Kyriakos DemetriouPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Weight: 0.623kg ISBN: 9783111262703ISBN 10: 3111262707 Pages: 313 Publication Date: 08 May 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""[...] this is a fruitful contribution on the relationship between rhetoric and religion as manifested in ancient literature, and it will certainly inspire further research on the matter."" Ginevra Benedetti in: The Classical Review 2/2022" Author InformationS. Papaioannou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; A. Serafim, Academy of Athens; K. Demetriou, University of Cyprus. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |