The International Society for Heresy Studies are an interesting bunch. By no means focused (only) on late antiquity, when the idea of heresy was invented, they are interested in all […]
The ancient Akkadian cultures, following the lead of the Sumerians, regarded the heavenly bodies as gods, and observed them assiduaously, accidentally inventing mathematised astronomy in the process. But they also […]
Often our best critical editions for patristic sources are from the venerable Sources Chrétiennes series (SC), a mainstay for anyone working on early Christian studies, ancient theology, and ancient philosophy. […]
The Munich School of Ancient Philosophy at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, is offering fellowships for doctoral study. It boasts a large and active faculty in Philosophy and Classics, who work throughout the […]
A new book which might interest lovers of ancient katabasis-narratives: Judith Fletcher, Myths of the Underworld in Contemporary Culture: The Backward Gaze. Classical presences. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, […]
A new book is out from Annette Yoshiko Reed, who has done a lot of great work on apocalyptic literature. Demons, Angels, and Writing in Ancient Judaism Annette Yoshiko […]
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