Ebook {Epub PDF} Greek Religion by Walter Burkert

The most eminent living historian of ancient Greek religion has produced the standard work for our time on that subject. First published in German in , it has now been translated into English with the assistance of the author himself. A clearly structured and readable survey, it is the best modern account of any polytheistic religious system. Greek Religion: by Walter Burkert. 0 Likes Views. In this book Walter Burkert, the most eminent living historian of ancient Greek religion, has produced the standard work for our time on that subject. First published in German in , it has now been translated . “ The subject of Greek religion has recently received a masterly and elegant treatment in Walter Burkert’s Greek Religion beautifully translated by John Raffan. Like the Decalogue in the old saw, it arouses feelings of reverence not unmixed with awe at the author’s grasp of his material and the acuity with which he uses the insights of psychology and sociology to show how the forms of Greek religion .

Greek Religion: by Walter Burkert. 0 Likes Views. In this book Walter Burkert, the most eminent living historian of ancient Greek religion, has produced the standard work for our time on that subject. First published in German in , it has now been translated into English with the assistance of the author himself. A clearly structured. Febru. Died. Ma. Genre. History. edit data. Walter Burkert was a German scholar of Greek mythology and cult. Professor Emeritus of Classics, University of Zurich, Switzerland, he taught in the UK and the US. Greek Religion. by. Walter Burkert, John Raffan (Translator) · Rating details · ratings · 35 reviews. In this book Walter Burkert, the most eminent living historian of ancient Greek religion, has produced the standard work for our time on that subject. First published in German in , it has now been translated into English with.

In this book, Walter Burkert seeks to provide a comprehensive study in Greek religion during the Hellenic are. The work is monumental in its scope and content, and deserves a place in the library of anyone who needs to study such topics. In particular, I would recommend this text to people looking at comparative religion involving ancient Greece. Walter Burkert's "Greek Religion" is an intense survey of Hellenistic religious beliefs from their earliest Minoan and Mycennean antecedents. This review will summarize the material contained within the study, extrapolate the central themes of the text, and finally shall offer an analysis of the text with regard to its presentation of data, use of archaeological and primary sources, and its intended audience. Greek religion by Burkert, Walter, Publication date Topics Greece Religion, Religion, Greece -- Religion, Greece, Grèce -- Religion, Griechenland.