A History of Ancient Greek: From the Beginnings to Late Antiquity This provides the most comprehensive account of the history of the Greek language from its beginnings to late antiquity. In…
Thinking about Good and Evil: Jewish Views from Antiquity to Modernity (JPS Essential Judaism) The most comprehensive book on the topic, Thinking about Good and Evil traces the most salient Jewish ideas about why…
Virgins of God: The Making of Asceticism in Late Antiquity Many of the institutions fundamental to the role of men and women in today’s society have their origins in late…
Ancient Greek Technology: The History and Legacy of the Technological Advances Made in Greece during Antiquity *Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents “What…
Anachronism and Antiquity This book is a study both of anachronism in antiquity and of anachronism as a vehicle for understanding antiquity. It…
On Old Age: Approaching Death in Antiquity and the Middle Ages Recent research into old age and dying in the premodern world has examined not only the demographic aspects of ageing…