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Divination in the Ancient World : Religious Options and the Individual.

The search for knowledge of the future and for divine help is found in all ancient Mediterranean cultures. The key question of this e-book is: What are the interdependences between divination and processes of individualization or de-individualization in the ancient world? Individualization is unders...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rosenberger, Veit
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Stuttgart : Franz Steiner Verlag, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The search for knowledge of the future and for divine help is found in all ancient Mediterranean cultures. The key question of this e-book is: What are the interdependences between divination and processes of individualization or de-individualization in the ancient world? Individualization is understood as a process of change on the societal level. In contrast, individuation is a development on the personal level. Discussions about the definition of these terms are continuing. Divination may always have some effects on processes of individuation and individualization. Divination may be a means.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (179 pages)
ISBN:9783515106528
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