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Greek Religion: Archaic and Classical 1st Edition

by Walter Burkert (Author), John Raffan (Translator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 94 ratings
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"Greek Religion . . . already has the standing of a classic, and the publication of an English version, which incorporates new material and is in effect a second edition, demands a toast . . . Anyone who pretends to survey Greek religion must be phenomenally learned. Burkert is. His book is a marvel of professional scholarship."
— London Review of Books

"This book has established itself as a masterpiece, packed with learning but also rich in ideas and connections of every sort. Its appearance in a good English translation is an event not only for Hellenists but for all those interested in the study of religion . . . nobody else could have produced an account of the subject of comparable range and power. This will be the best history of Greek religion for this generation."
— New York Review of Books

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  1. ISBN-10
    0631156240
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0631156246
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Wiley-Blackwell
  5. Publication date
    January 8, 1991
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    512 pages
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"A powerful synthesis from the greatest living authority on the subject, but for all its depth and detail, it is never less than lucid and the text is constantly enlivened with vivid asides and illuminating analogies." The Times

"The leading continental scholar ... his Greek Religion... already has the standing of a classic." London Review of Books

"A masterpiece, packed with learning but also rich in ideas and connections of every sort ... nobody else could have produced an account of the subject of comparable range and power. This will be the best history of Greek religion for this generation." New York Review of Books

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"Greek Religion . . . already has the standing of a classic, and the publication of an English version, which incorporates new material and is in effect a second edition, demands a toast . . . Anyone who pretends to survey Greek religion must be phenomenally learned. Burkert is. His book is a marvel of professional scholarship."
— London Review of Books

"This book has established itself as a masterpiece, packed with learning but also rich in ideas and connections of every sort. Its appearance in a good English translation is an event not only for Hellenists but for all those interested in the study of religion . . . nobody else could have produced an account of the subject of comparable range and power. This will be the best history of Greek religion for this generation."
— New York Review of Books

Cover illustration: detail from an Attic vase, 450 B.C., showing a victory sacrifice (The Mansell Collection).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (January 8, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0631156240
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0631156246
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 94 ratings

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Christopher R. Travers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great work
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2008
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In this book, Walter Burkert seeks to provide a comprehensive study in Greek religion during the Hellenic are. The work is monumental in its scope and content, and deserves a place in the library of anyone who needs to study such topics. In particular, I would recommend this text to people looking at comparative religion involving ancient Greece.

There are a few points which are not mentioned in other reviews that I think are helpful to note.

The first is that both the bibliography and the notes are extremely detailed (the notes section accounts for around 180 pages). This provides a serious student additional resources for studying any aspect covered in this book.

The second is that the level of detail in areas such as festivals, animal sacrifice, groupings of gods, etc. is extremely high. This level of work allows a real reconstruction of the Greek worldview in relation to religious practice to be developed.

All in all, an excellent work. Highly recommended.
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JoshJosh
5.0 out of 5 stars take it slow and you will be rewarded
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This is a dense, dense book that assumes you know a decent amount about Ancient Greece. It goes very in-depth on all sorts of different aspects of it and also includes a lot of analysis and interpretation. When we think of "Greek religion" today we often picture some fantastic stories about a bunch of gods acting naughty. The author here works to describe it as much more than that, as a real concrete thing that defined social mores and united people in their day-to-day lives. I think he is largely successful. To understand the Greeks we must understand their religion, and I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to understand the Greeks. You can turn to virtually any random page and discover something new.
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Ron W. Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid text dealing with Greek religion
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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With all the texts dealing with the ancient world, Burkert's is right up there among the 'must read' list. Burkert offers a definitive review of Greek Religion from the time of the Minoans right up until the early phases of Roman influence. I particularly found the section on the gods (ch. 3) compelling and a foundation for further reading. After reading this text cover to cover I feel I have attained a solid grounding in the basics of how the Greeks worshiped and how the Romans adopted their deities into the Roman pantheon.
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Eriberto Arizon & Clerissa Sibley
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
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This book is great! If you are serious in learning how the ancient Greeks worshiped the gods, then I definitely recommend this book. This book is definitely a task to read, and can confuse you. Make sure you have the dedication to do look up words! I am rating it 4 stars. This book is definitely full of knowledge, and yet it's quite a task to read. For this reason I can't give it 5 stars.
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SRdto
5.0 out of 5 stars TOP SCHOLARSHIP
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
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Got this as a reference for a book I'm writing. In depth, well-written, excellent index. Matches related volumes then goes deeper. When an issue is unclear from the historical or archaeological record, the author will tell you what he thinks makes sense and why. I find his logic quite sound.
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Eric Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Wonderful detailed material from a master.
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Massimo M. Pesaresi
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Synthesis of Greek Relgion
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2010
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Walter Burkert's Greek Religion is a classic in the field.
Detailed, exhaustive, challenging, and original.
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j-man
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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An inspired piece of writing. Compelling and evidence-supported interpretations that never bog down into minutiae.
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Maddy
5.0 out of 5 stars Religion
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This is a really good book for any one who is studying Greek religion, or any one who wants a better insight.
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J Allaby
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
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Excellent resource
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Leslie
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A very thorough book.
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Dr. Nicholas Kontos
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excellent
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