Introduction I. Daily life and Liminal Experiences: Civic and Domestic Religion II. The Fascination of the Mysterious: Th e Mystery Cults III. Popular Belief: A Panorama - Astrology, Soothsaying, Miracles, Magic IV. Divinised Human Beings: The Cult of Rulers and Emperors V. In search of Happiness: Philosophy and Religion VI. Return to the Divine Origin: TheGnostic Transformation
Dr. Hans-Josef Klauck is Professor of New Testament Exegesis, University of Munich, Germany.
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