From Alexander to Jesus: Volume 52 Tapa dura - 2010 - 1st Edición

Hardback. New. Scholars have long recognized the relevance to Christianity of the many stories surrounding the life of Alexander the Great. This title delves into a wide range of primary texts to trace Alexander as a mythological figure, from his relationship to his ancestor and rival, Herakles, to the idea of his divinity as the son of a god.

University of California Press, 2010. Hardcover. New/New. New hardcover with beige cloth over boards with gilt lettering to spine in a new dust jacket. 8vo. (6 x 1 x 9 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. Includes appendices [3], notes, references and an index. 262 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Scholars have long recognized the relevance to Christianity of the many stories surrounding the life of Alexander the Great, who claimed to be the son of Zeus. But until now, no comprehensive effort has been made to connect the mythic life and career of Alexander to the stories about Jesus and to the earliest theology of the nascent Christian churches. Ory Amitay delves into a wide range of primary texts in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew to trace Alexander as a mythological figure, from his relationship to his ancestor and rival, Herakles, to the idea of his divinity as the son of a god. In compelling detail, Amitay illuminates both Alexander's links to Herakles and to… Leer más

University of California Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Univ of California Pr, 2010. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 260 pages. 9.50x6.25x0.75 inches.

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