Hellenistic Religion
The Hellenistic Period, from roughly 300 B.C. to 300 A.D., was characterized by the exchange of religious ideas between Greece and the empire, and the rise of messianic beliefs.
Dualism
James D. Tabor provides passages that exemplify Hellenistic dualism in which there is a contrast between the reality of heaven and the appearance of the world in which we live.
James D. Tabor provides passages that exemplify Hellenistic dualism in which there is a contrast between the reality of heaven and the appearance of the world in which we live.
Hellenic vs Hellenistic
Chart showing differences between the Hellenes and the society of the Hellenistic period, followed by a comparison between Hellenistic and Roman societies.
Chart showing differences between the Hellenes and the society of the Hellenistic period, followed by a comparison between Hellenistic and Roman societies.
Magic and Initiation
James D. Tabor points out and that one man's religion is another man's magic. Page provides passages on Hellenistic magic.
James D. Tabor points out and that one man's religion is another man's magic. Page provides passages on Hellenistic magic.
Philo
One of six ancient men named Philo was a Jewish philosopher.
One of six ancient men named Philo was a Jewish philosopher.