1967Very light shelfwear. ; Gives a general picture of oracular activity up to the end of paganism. Delphi is the most famous oracle but recent archaeology gives further indications of the history of other oracles. Parke discusses the various methods of divination and the changes in importance and popularity of the different centres. ; 160 pages
1967Yellowing to wraps. Pencil underlining to a few pages. Scholar's name to ffep (Jenifer Neils). ; Gives a general picture of oracular activity up to the end of paganism. Delphi is the most famous oracle but recent archaeology gives further indications of the history of other oracles. Parke discusses the various methods of divination and the changes in importance and popularity of the different centres. ; 160 pages
1991Fine English Paperback. Pbo. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. 224 p., b/w ills. Ortadogu mitolojisi. Mezopotamya, Misir, Filistin, Hitit, Musevi, Hiristiyan mitoslari. Translated by Alâeddin Senel. Middle Eastern mythology.
2005New English Paperback. Pbo. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In Turkish. 144 p., b/w ills. Anadolu'da paganizm. Antik dönemde Harran ve Urfa. Paganism in Anatolia. Urfa and Harran in the Ancient Period.
1906Very Good English In modern aesthetic bound. 12mo. (17 x 12 cm). In English. Ex-library stamp. 124, [2] p. The religion of Babylonia and Assyria.
1982Dustjacket is protected in mylar. ; Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London No. XL; 10.6 X 8.7 X 1.4 inches; 267 pages
1982DJ protected in mylar. ; xx, 267pp, illustrated, 48pls.; Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London No. XL; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 267 pages
1929réf. 3131917Paris: Paul Geuthner 1929. XVI, 339 Seiten. Gr. 8° (22,5-25 cm). Bibliotheks-Halbleinenband mit goldgeprägtem Rückenschild. [Hardcover / fest gebunden].
2003réf. 117281Plon 2003 In-8 broché 22,622,6 cm sur 14,2. 408 pages. Bon état d’occasion.
2015New English Paperback. Pbo. Demy 8vo. (22 x 14 cm). In English. 287 p. The study of religions: An introduction. The Study of Religions: An Introduction' is a student friendly textbook in the field of History of Religions. It begins by explaining why the study of religions is relevant in today's world before moving on to a survey of the historical development of the study of religions and its key disciplinary approaches. The book presents the histories and the prevalent world views of four of the major world religions. It systematically introduces the reader to the richness and diversity of Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. This book describes these traditions and their perspectives honestly with empathy and respect. Each of the chapters on the individual religions includes key words and review questions to assist the student to learn. Amjad M. Hussain is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Theology at Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey. Previous to this post Hussain worked as a Lecturer in Religious Studies at Trinity University College, Carmarthen and later as a Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Trinity Saint David, University of Wales, United Kingdom. His many publications include A Social History of Education in the Muslim World: From the Prophetic Era to Ottoman Times (2013), The Muslim Creed: A Contemporary Theological Study (2016) and numerous journal articles published in the United Kingdom, United States and Turkey.
2010Very light shelfwear else fine. ; Herakleides was a young man who lived and died in Roman Egypt almost two thousand years ago. This multidisciplinary study of his mummy, which is in the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection and on view at the Getty Villa, highlights the funerary practices and religious beliefs of his world. Through state-of-the-art technology Getty conservators, working with professionals from various other disciplines, sought to determine if the portrait over the mummy's face actually depicted the mummified remains, if precious jewels or amulets were present within the wrappings, and if the age of the mummy could be determined. The investigation was carried out without unwrapping the mummy. The iconographic symbols decorating the red-painted shroud of Herakleides depict gods and goddesses as well as express a desire for an eternal afterlife. Such concepts, popularly associated with ancient Egypt, remained influential into the time of the Roman Empire. The book concludes by comparing the data from the mummy of Herakleides to similarly decorated red-shrouded portrait mummies in collections worldwide; Getty Publications; 112 pages
1987Some discoloration to wraps. Scholars' name to halftitle (Mark Golden). 1 page corner creased. Minor shelfwear. ; In this comprehensive introduction, Martin offers an overview of the religious institutions, beliefs, and practices in the Graeco-Roman world from the fourth century B. C. E. To the fourth century C. E. ; 192 pages
1983Foxing/dustsoiling to top of textblock. Minor Foxing to DJ. ; 98pp, illustrated.; 98 pages; Study of Epidauros near Athens Greece which was the primary sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek God of healing and the archaeological evidence of ceremonial processions, ritual feastings, sacrifices and athletic competitions
réf. 3663P. Lethielleux, Editeur, 1938, broché , 14x23 cm, 346 pages.
réf. 30058P., Radot, 1927, in 12 broché, 192pp. ; non coupé.
1982réf. 100141560Morstadt Strasbourg ; Kehl ; Basel 1982 88 pages in4. 1982. Cartonné jaquette. 88 pages.
1984Vortrag, gehalten an den Mentorenabend der Carl Friedrich von Siemens Stiftung in München-Nymphenburg am 21. November 1983. Mentor des Abends was Professor Dr. Phil. Christian Meier, Ordinarius für Alte Geschichte, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München; Carl Friedrich Von Siemens Stiftung - Themen XL; 63 pages
1998Dustjacket has edgewear with light chipping and 1 small closed tears. Scholars' bookplate to inner cover else Fine. ; 272 pages; Sacrifice--ranging from the sacrifice of virgins to circumcision to giving up what is most valued--is essential to all religions. Could there be a natural, even biological, reason for these practices? Something that might explain why religions of so many different cultures share so many rituals and concepts? In this extraordinary book, one of the world's leading authorities on ancient religions explores the possibility of natural religion--a religious sense and practice naturally proceeding from biological imperatives. Because they lack later refinements, the earliest religions from the Near East, Israel, Greece, and Rome may tell us a great deal about the basic properties and dynamics of religion, and it is to these cultures that Walter Burkert looks for answers. His book takes us on an intellectual adventure that begins some 5,000 years ago and plunges us into a fascinating world of divine signs and omens, offerings and sacrifices, rituals and beliefs unmitigated by modern science and sophistication. Tracing parallels between animal behavior and human religious activity, Burkert suggests natural foundations for sacrifices and rituals of escape, for the concept of guilt and punishment, for the practice of gift exchange and the notion of a cosmic hierarchy, and for the development of a system of signs for negotiating with an uncertain environment. Again and again, he returns to the present to remind us that, for all our worldliness, we are not so far removed from the first Homo religiosus.
1970Some Rubbing to extremites. Scholar's name to ffep. ; Presents a comprehensive picture of religions that flourished in Rome from 100 to 300 AD. It describes the many new cults that sprang up during this period and show how they conflicted and sometimes fused with the traditional religions of Greece, Rome and the northern countries and with Judaism and its offshoot Christianity. Discusses philosophical religions, to mystery religions to emperor worship, to belief in a goddess of Chance, as well as attitudes toward death, and roles played by shamans and confidence-tricksters. ; Aspects of Greek & Roman Life; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 296 pages
1970Scholar's name to ffep (Jenifer Neils). DJ is price-clipped. DJ has a few small tears. ; Presents a comprehensive picture of religions that flourished in Rome from 100 to 300 AD. It describes the many new cults that sprang up during this period and show how they conflicted and sometimes fused with the traditional religions of Greece, Rome and the northern countries and with Judaism and its offshoot Christianity. Discusses philosophical religions, to mystery religions to emperor worship, to belief in a goddess of Chance, as well as attitudes toward death, and roles played by shamans and confidence-tricksters. ; Aspects of Greek & Roman Life; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 296 pages
1959Fine English Paperback. Demy 8vo. (22 x 14 cm). In English. 69 p. Elements of Brahmanism in the transcendentalism of Emerson.
1979Very light shelfwear. ; In Dutch. ; 140 pages
1971Bookplate on inner cover. 2 line note in ink on titlepage referencing additional work. No other markings in text. ; Reise Und Studium. ; 223 pages
1996Scholar's small bookplate to ffep (R. E. Fantham). Dustjacket has minor shelfwear and rubbing with 1 small chip. ; 8vo; 400 pages
1996Upper corners and base of spine bumped. Dustjacket has minor shelfwear with 1 small tear to base of spine ; 8vo; 400 pages
