Journeys to the Underworld and Heavenly Realm in Ancient and Medieval Literature

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

Concepts of heaven and hell are among the oldest, most widespread religious beliefs in history. In Western literature, they are frequently embedded in stories of underworld explorations and celestial journeys--stories examining the nature of the universe, life on earth and the existence of the gods.The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Other-worldly narratives appeared in literary contexts in the ancient world, including mythology, poetry and philosophical writings. In medieval times, they remained a popular form of literary expression. These stories are primarily religious in nature, describing fantastic worlds filled with miracles and supernatural beings.

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Utgivningsdatum:2019-02-28
Mått:152 x 229 x 9 mm
Vikt:245 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:183
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9781476674513

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John C. Stephens is an adjunct professor of religion at San Joaquin Delta Community College in Stockton, California.

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“Ambitious...devotes an Introduction and seven rich chapters to this challenging topic...[the author’s] erudition and the genuine fascination for the subject matter emerge throughout...an accessible book. Stephen’s prose is engaging, and his research interests and intellectual curiosity are clearly apparent throughout. The chapters are usually well-structured...has tremendous potential and, at least in certain areas, J.C. Stephens succeeds in proving his arguments... The topic of otherworldly journeys is an exciting one.”—Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionOne. Ancient CosmologyTwo. Numinous Otherworldly JourneysThree. Mystical Otherworldly JourneysFour. Journeys of Spiritual TransformationFive. Courageous Journeys in the Face of DeathSix. The Journey to Philosophic WisdomSeven. The Journey to Moral AwarenessConclusionChapter NotesBibliographyIndex