This book examines the relationship between the growth of Christianity in Greece and the belief in resurrection from the dead. It gives a clear presentation of various generally unknown aspects about traditional Greek religion, such as stories about people being made physcially immortal and the Greek fascination with the flesh. INDICE: Introduction: Dilemmas of the Flesh - Where do we Stand? - The Attraction of Immortal Flesh - The Possibility of Immortal - New Beliefs, Old Beliefs - Jewish Beliefs on the Afterlife - The Challenge of Immortal Flesh - TheSuccess of Immortal Flesh - Bibliography
- ISBN: 978-0-230-61729-2
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 284
- Fecha Publicación: 13/10/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés