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Worshippers of the Gods

Author : Mattias P. Gassman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190082461
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Worshippers of the Gods written by Mattias P. Gassman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worshippers of the Gods tells how the Latin writers who witnessed the political and social rise of Christianity rethought the role of traditional religion in the empire and city of Rome. In parallel with the empire's legal Christianisation, it traces changing attitudes toward paganism from the last empire-wide persecution of Christians under the Tetrarchy to the removal of state funds from the Roman cults in the early 380s. Influential recent scholarship has seen Christian polemical literature-a crucial body of evidence for late antique polytheism-as an exercise in Christian identity-making. In response, Worshippers of the Gods argues that Lactantius, Firmicus Maternus, Ambrosiaster, and Ambrose offered substantive critiques of traditional religion shaped to their political circumstances and to the preoccupations of contemporary polytheists. By bringing together this polemical literature with imperial laws, pagan inscriptions, and the letters and papers of the senator Symmachus, Worshippers of the Gods reveals the changing horizons of Roman thought on traditional religion in the fourth century. Through its five interlocking case studies, it shows how key episodes in the Empire's religious history-the Tetrarchic persecution, Constantine's adoption of Christianity, the altar of Victory affair, and the 'disestablishment' of the Roman cults-shaped contemporary conceptions of polytheism. It also argues that the idea of a unified 'paganism', often seen as a capricious invention, actually arose as a Christian response to the eclectic, philosophical polytheism in vogue at Rome.

Gods and Worshippers

Author : Thor Ewing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gods and Worshippers written by Thor Ewing and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was paganism really like? Who were the gods and how were they worshipped? These are the questions Thor Ewing addresses in this fresh perspective on the pagan beliefs and rituals of the Viking and the Germanic world, a world which encompasses not only Scandanavia and Germany, but also Anglo-Saxon England. Gods and Worshippers explores ancient cult sites and religious gatherings, as well as burial customs and the rites of the dead, and it reveals the intimate links between religious and secular power. Using the surviving archaeological evidence as well as the recorded myths and poetry from the various regions, Ewing explores the realities of day-to-day worship, such as sacrifices and sacred space, as well as arguing that traditional magical-religious societies operated in parallel to mainstream society, according to their own distinctive morality and laws. The picture that emerges is that of a complex pattern of powers which are respected, honoured, propitiated or even cajoled. It is in this relationship between powers and people that the religion exists, and though it takes many forms it is fundamentally one of respect, honour and worship - a relationship between gods and worshippers.

Worshippers of the Gods

Author : Mattias Philip Gassman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780190082475
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Worshippers of the Gods written by Mattias Philip Gassman and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Worshippers of the Gods: Debating Paganism in the Fourth-Century Roman West Worshippers of the Gods tells how the Latin writers who witnessed the political and social rise of Christianity rethought the role of traditional religion in the empire and city of Rome. In parallel with the empire's legal Christianisation, it traces changing attitudes toward paganism from the last empire-wide persecution of Christians under the Tetrarchy to the removal of state funds from the Roman cults in the early 380s. Influential recent scholarship has seen Christian polemical literature-a crucial body of evidence for late antique polytheism-as an exercise in Christian identity-making. In response, Worshippers of the Gods argues that Lactantius, Firmicus Maternus, Ambrosiaster, and Ambrose offered substantive critiques of traditional religion shaped to their political circumstances and to the preoccupations of contemporary polytheists. By bringing together this polemical literature with imperial laws, pagan inscriptions, and the letters and papers of the senator Symmachus, Worshippers of the Gods reveals the changing horizons of Roman thought on traditional religion in the fourth century. Through its five interlocking case studies, it shows how key episodes in the Empire's religious history-the Tetrarchic persecution, Constantine's adoption of Christianity, the altar of Victory affair, and the 'disestablishment' of the Roman cults-shaped contemporary conceptions of polytheism. It also argues that the idea of a unified 'paganism', often seen as a capricious invention by Christian polemicists, actually arose as a Christian response to the eclectic, philosophical polytheism in vogue at Rome. ""--

Exploring the Northern Tradition

Author : Galina Krasskova
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1564147916
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book Exploring the Northern Tradition written by Galina Krasskova and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of Heathenry, a modern polytheistic religious movement based on the ancient religion of the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples.

American Gods

Author : Neil Gaiman
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0380789035
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book American Gods written by Neil Gaiman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2002-04-30 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him introduces himself. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that a far bigger storm is coming. And from that moment on, nothing will ever he the same...

Gods at War

Author : Kyle Idleman
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310353386
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Gods at War written by Kyle Idleman and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman as he illustrates a clear path away from the heartache of our twenty-first-century idolatry and back to the heart of God--enabling us to be completely committed followers of Jesus. What do Netflix, our desire for the corner office, and that perfect picture we just posted on Instagram have to do with each other? None of these things are wrong in and of themselves. But when we begin to allow entertainment, success, or social media to control us, we miss out on the joy of God's rule in our hearts. In Gods at War, Idleman helps every believer recognize that there are false gods at war within each of us, and they battle for the place of glory and control in our lives. According to Idleman, idolatry isn't an issue; it is the issue. And he reveals which false gods we are allowing on the throne of our lives by asking insightful questions, including: What do you sacrifice for? What makes you mad? What do you worry about? Whose applause do you long for? We're all wired for worship, but we often end up valuing and honoring the idols of money, sex, food, romance, success, and many others that keep us from the intimate relationship with God that we desire. In this updated and expanded edition of Gods at War, Idleman adds a new introduction as well as new content about the battle many of us face with technology, whether we are tempted to send just one more text, stay online when our bodies need rest, or put email before in-person relationships, teaching us how to seek God with our whole heart instead. Praise for Gods at War: "Today's false gods are more tempting than ever as they promise comfort, wealth, and happiness. Kyle Idleman equips us to kill the deceitful pests that harass our hearts. Get ready for battle." --Mark Batterson, pastor, National Community Church, and bestselling author of The Circle Maker "Don't just read this book--read it now! Kyle's words will dig deep to expose the false gods that drive us away from the real One. In these pages, liberation awaits." --Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

Worship Matters (Foreword by Paul Baloche)

Author : Bob Kauflin
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433519372
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Worship Matters (Foreword by Paul Baloche) written by Bob Kauflin and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2008-03-26 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing is more essential than knowing how to worship the God who created us. This book focuses readers on the essentials of God-honoring worship, combining biblical foundations with practical application in a way that works in the real world. The author, a pastor and noted songwriter, skillfully instructs pastors, musicians, and church leaders so that they can root their congregational worship in unchanging scriptural principles, not divisive cultural trends. Bob Kauflin covers a variety of topics such as the devastating effects of worshiping the wrong things, how to base our worship on God's self-revelation rather than our assumptions, the fuel of worship, the community of worship, and the ways that eternity's worship should affect our earthly worship. Appropriate for Christians from varied backgrounds and for various denominations, this book will bring a vital perspective to what readers think they understand about praising God.

Why Do Humans Worship Gods?

Author : Wilberforce Reid
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1664190694
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book Why Do Humans Worship Gods? written by Wilberforce Reid and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written from a layman’s point of view with no bias toward religion or academia. The human instinct to worship a superior being and the consequence of this attribute are evaluated by the author. Ever since humans have evolved to the level of consciousness where we started to ask ourselves the question “Who am I?”, we conceptualized a god who made it all happen. These existential concepts that we have correctly or erroneously adopted come with confusion and contradictions. Does an anthropomorphic god, who is loving and caring, allow or cause a tsunami or pandemic to kill millions of people? Would the same loving and caring god allow one group of people to use his name to facilitate the dehumanization, pillaging, and mass killing of another group of people? The answers to these questions are usually not objectively explored because of religious and cultural biases.

God Against the Gods

Author : Jonathan Kirsch
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440626588
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book God Against the Gods written by Jonathan Kirsch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-01-25 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lively… points out that the conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god never disappeared." —Publishers Weekly "Jonathan Kirsch has written another blockbuster about the Bible and its world." —David Noel Freedman, Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor Bible Project "Kirsch tackles the central issue bedeviling the world today - religious intolerance… A timely book, well-written and researched." —Leonard Shlain, author of The Alphabet and the Goddess and Sex, Time and Power "An intriguing read." —The Jerusalem Report "A timely tale about the importance of religious tolerance in today’s world." —San Francisco Chronicle "Kirsch is a fine storyteller with a flair for rendering ancient tales relevant and appealing." —The Washington Post

Called to Worship

Author : Vernon Whaley
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1418580236
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Called to Worship written by Vernon Whaley and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2013-04-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IS HOW WE WORSHIP TRULY BIBLICAL? There’s only one way to find out: see what the Bible has to say. And that’s exactly what Called to Worship is all about. From Genesis to Revelation, every book in the Scriptures gives instruction and insight into God’s plan for worship. With this book, you’ll learn from Biblical heroes and ordinary people. Compare Old and New Testament practices. Glean insight from Biblical poetry and the Books of Wisdom. And most important, you’ll see how the life of Christ serves as a living guide to worship. "A must read book for every student of worship, Vernon M. Whaley has completed a monumental task gathering the principles, processes and practices of worship drawn from scriptural narratives spanning the entire Bible." —Charles E. Fromm, Ph.D., Publisher of Worship Leader Magazine "Called To Worship is the most comprehensive book on Worship I've ever read. The depth of scriptures on Worship is incredible." —Dr. Ricky Skaggs, Bluegrass Musician and Worshiper of Jesus Christ

Worship, Community and the Triune God of Grace

Author : James B. Torrance
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830818952
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Worship, Community and the Triune God of Grace written by James B. Torrance and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1997-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refuting the notion that the doctrine of the Trinity may be indispensable for the creed but remote from life and worship, James B. Torrance points us to the indispensable "who" of worship--the triune God of grace. He demonstrates why trinitarian theology is the very essence of Christian confession.

Strange Gods

Author : Keith M. Bailey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780875097701
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (977 download)

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Download or read book Strange Gods written by Keith M. Bailey and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Keith Bailey draws our attention to the resurgence of spirit worship in modern America. Based on more than fifty years of prayer, study and actual deliverance ministry among animistic peoples, Strange gods takes you to the heart of the mission field on your doorstep.n

Destroyer of the Gods

Author : Larry W. Hurtado
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781481304757
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Destroyer of the Gods written by Larry W. Hurtado and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Silly," "stupid," "irrational," "simple." "Wicked," "hateful," "obstinate," "anti-social." "Extravagant," "perverse." The Roman world rendered harsh judgments upon early Christianity--including branding Christianity "new." Novelty was no Roman religious virtue. Nevertheless, as Larry W. Hurtado shows in Destroyer of the gods, Christianity thrived despite its new and distinctive features and opposition to them. Unlike nearly all other religious groups, Christianity utterly rejected the traditional gods of the Roman world. Christianity also offered a new and different kind of religious identity, one not based on ethnicity. Christianity was distinctively a "bookish" religion, with the production, copying, distribution, and reading of texts as central to its faith, even preferring a distinctive book-form, the codex. Christianity insisted that its adherents behave differently: unlike the simple ritual observances characteristic of the pagan religious environment, embracing Christian faith meant a behavioral transformation, with particular and novel ethical demands for men. Unquestionably, to the Roman world, Christianity was both new and different, and, to a good many, it threatened social and religious conventions of the day. In the rejection of the gods and in the centrality of texts, early Christianity obviously reflected commitments inherited from its Jewish origins. But these particular features were no longer identified with Jewish ethnicity and early Christianity quickly became aggressively trans-ethnic--a novel kind of religious movement. Its ethical teaching, too, bore some resemblance to the philosophers of the day, yet in contrast with these great teachers and their small circles of dedicated students, early Christianity laid its hard demands upon all adherents from the moment of conversion, producing a novel social project. Christianity's novelty was no badge of honor. Called atheists and suspected of political subversion, Christians earned Roman disdain and suspicion in equal amounts. Yet, as Destroyer of the gods demonstrates, in an irony of history the very features of early Christianity that rendered it distinctive and objectionable in Roman eyes have now become so commonplace in Western culture as to go unnoticed. Christianity helped destroy one world and create another.

We Become What we Worship

Author : G K Beale
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1789740002
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book We Become What we Worship written by G K Beale and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart of the biblical understanding of idolatry, argues Gregory Beale, is that we take on the characteristics of what we worship. Employing Isaiah 6 as his interpretive lens, Beale demonstrates that this understanding of idolatry permeates the whole canon, from Genesis to Revelation. Beale concludes with an application of the biblical notion of idolatry to the challenges of contemporary life.

A Family of Gods

Author : Gwynaeth McIntyre
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472130056
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Family of Gods written by Gwynaeth McIntyre and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important examination of Roman imperial power structure

The Evolution Of Gods : The Scientific Origin Of Divinity And Religion

Author : Ajay Kansal
Publisher : Epicurus Books
ISBN 13 : 9350294389
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book The Evolution Of Gods : The Scientific Origin Of Divinity And Religion written by Ajay Kansal and published by Epicurus Books. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did gods create mankind, or did mankind create gods? Why, when and how did mankind begin to worship gods? Religious scriptures the world over claim that one or the other god made man, but science has not yet identified any supernatural power that created and governed human beings. Was it man who came up with the idea of gods to help him cope with his own fears? Could it be that ancient people attributed natural phenomena-unfathomable and frightening to them-to the working of invisible gods? What kind of sufferings or bewilderments made people bow before unseen powers or gods as we call them? When were these gods created? Who invented morals and methods of worship? Who wrote the ancient scriptures such as the Bible and the Vedas? Most crucially, have gods and the scriptures shaped our responses to the world around us? The Evolution of Gods seeks to answer these questions, and explains scientifically how, when and why religions and gods came into being. Ajay Kansal marshals anthropological and historical facts about the development of religions in a simple and straightforward manner to assert that it was mankind that created gods, and not the other way around.

The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War

Author : Gary R. Varner
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1435703316
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (357 download)

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Download or read book The Gods of Man: Gods of Nature - God of War written by Gary R. Varner and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today the majority of humankind worships a single God. Although this God is said to be all loving and wanting peace for his worshippers there is very little peace among the three religions based on common theology. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all foster hatred for one another, causing millions of deaths and untold suffering for hundreds of years.This book explores the mythic, historical, and archaeological record to illustrate the history of these conflicts. The Gods of Man also looks at how monotheism eventually dominated and destroyed the ancient and peaceful goddess traditions that had existed for thousands of years before. Is the God of today simply used to enforce government edicts, justify war and to control society?Gary R. Varner has written several articles and books on ancient religions, folklore and mythology. He is a member of the American Folklore Society and the Foundation for Mythological Studies.