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The Myths of Greece and Rome
H. A. Guerber
Paperback - $21.95
This generously illustrated book of classical myths has become a classic in itself, long prized for its simple, graphic, accurate retelling of the principle myths of Greece and Rome, and for its commentary on their origins and significance. Sixty-fou ...
Orpheus and Greek Religion : A Study of the Orphic Movement
W. K. C. Guthrie
Paperback - $44.95
"Absolutely indispensable. . . . written for both scholars and general readers. It is admirably lucid and well-organized, and is fully accessible--indeed, fascinating--for anyone interested in the ancient world."--David Ulansey, Boston University
The Bible and the British Museum
ADA R. Habershon
Paperback - $39.95
This volume is an endeavor to help bible students in the British Museum by helping them find the objects which are of most interest, and to show the passages of scripture illustrated by the monuments. Contents: Roman Gallery; Ephesus Room; Elgin Gall ...
Guardians of Letters : Literacy, Power, and the Transmitters of Early Christian Literature
Kim Haines-Eitzen
Hardcover - $208.95
Who were the scribes that copied early Christian literature during the second and third centuries? What roles did they play in the reproduction and dissemination of these writings? To answer these questions, this study utilizes evidence from early Ch ...
Mythology
Edith Hamilton
Hardcover - $44.95
A keystone of our culture is the body of myth and legend of the ancient Western world--stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity since time immemorial. Hamilton's renowned classic brings this legacy to life anew, with impeccably ...
Epilegomena to the Study of Greek Religions and Themis a Study of the Social Origins of Greek Religion
Jane Ellen Harrison
Paperback - $75.95
These Epilegomena are the sequel to the author's other two books, Prolegomena and Themis. The author has tried to summarize the result of many years' work on the origins of Greek Religion, and to indicate the bearing of these results on religious que ...