Divinity and History: The Religion of Herodotus

by Thomas Harrison

Book Overview

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 they were compatible with lived experience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199253552
• ISBN13: 9780199253555
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"