Deification in classical Greek philosophy and the Bible /
The goal of human life, according to Plato, Aristotle and the Bible, is to become as much like god as possible. This book, written in vivid and lucid English, illuminates Greek philosophy by showing how it grows out of ancient Greek religion and how it compares to biblical religion.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2024.
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| Summary: | The goal of human life, according to Plato, Aristotle and the Bible, is to become as much like god as possible. This book, written in vivid and lucid English, illuminates Greek philosophy by showing how it grows out of ancient Greek religion and how it compares to biblical religion. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 368 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 340-355) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781009392921 1009392921 9781009392969 1009392964 |