Sibyls : prophecy and power in the ancient world /
A history of the cultural influence of prophets explores how they commanded respect and devotion in the ancient world while inspiring artists throughout subsequent millennia, tracing their roles in polytheism, paganism and various tenets of Christianity.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Overlook Duckworth,
[2013]
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| Summary: | A history of the cultural influence of prophets explores how they commanded respect and devotion in the ancient world while inspiring artists throughout subsequent millennia, tracing their roles in polytheism, paganism and various tenets of Christianity. |
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| Physical Description: | 236 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations, map ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781468306842 (hardcover) 1468306847 (hardcover) |