Lucian's Alexander the False Prophet is the only literary testimony to a highly influential cult of the 'New Asclepios Glycon' which; as archaeological evidence continues to document; spread all over the eastern Mediterranean basin throughout the second and third centuries AD. This book offers an analysis of the complete manuscript tradition; a newly constituted text and a German translation. The extensive introduction deals with (1) the archaeological evidence; (2) the question of Lucian's historical reliability; (3) the reasons for Lucian's opposition to the oracle of Abonuteichos; (4) the institutions and the teaching of the cult at Abonuteichos. Furthermore; there is a commentary on all philological and historical questions and on those issues relevant to the history of religions. Lucian's Alexander is not one of his satirical bravuras; but a strikingly successful attempt at writing a work of contemporary history - a practical example of what the author himself has theoretically discussed in his work; How to Write History.
#7236199 in Books 2009-03-30Original language:Spanish 10.00 x 7.00 x 1.25l; 2.16 #File Name: 8466217312256 pages
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