This book examines the relationship between the growth of Christianity in Greece and the belief in resurrection from the dead. It gives a clear presentation of various generally unknown aspects about traditional Greek religion, such as stories about people being made physically immortal and the Greek fascination with the flesh.

Autorentext

DAG ØISTEIN ENDSJØ is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Bergen, Norway, specializing in Greek religion and early Christianity.

Inhalt
Introduction: Dilemmas of the Flesh Where do we Stand? The Attraction of Immortal Flesh The Possibility of Immortal New Beliefs, Old Beliefs Jewish Beliefs on the Afterlife The Challenge of Immortal Flesh The Success of Immortal Flesh Bibliography