Longing for perfection in late antiquity studies on journeys between ideal and reality in pagan and Christian literature / edited by Johan Leemans, Geert Roskam, Peter Van Deun.
| Other author | Leemans, Johan, 1965- |
| Other author | Roskam, Geert. |
| Other author | Deun, Peter van. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2024] |
| Description | vii, 531 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Ancient philosophy & religion, 2542-3576 ; volume 11 |
| Abstract | "How on Earth can Humans be perfect? The striving for perfection has always occupied a central place in ancient Greek culture. This dynamics urged the Greeks on to surpass themselves in different fields, from sculpture and architecture over athletics to philosophy. In this volume, an international group of scholars examines how the ideal of perfection was conceived and pursued in Late Antiquity, both within philosophical circles and Christianity. Their studies yield a fascinating panorama of various attempts to bridge the unbridgeable and assimilate our frail, imperfect human nature as far as possible to divine perfection"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023040259 |
| ISBN | 9789004681125 (hardback ; acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |