Greek Popular Religion in Greek Philosophy
| Author | : Jon Mikalson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 315 |
| Release | : 2010-06-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199577835 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199577838 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (838 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Greek Popular Religion in Greek Philosophy by : Jon Mikalson
Download or read book Greek Popular Religion in Greek Philosophy written by Jon Mikalson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-06-24 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of how Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other Greek philosophers described, interpreted, criticized, and utilized the components and concepts of the religion of the people of their time. These include practices such as sacrifice, prayer, dedications, and divination, and the governing concepts of piety and impiety.