Old Age in Ancient Judaism, Early Christianity, and Their Contexts: Senescence and Its Significations (1)

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Synopsis
The collection of chapters in this volume explores the significance of old age for Jews and Christians as well as Greeks and Romans in antiquity.By examining a diverse range of sources, the authors in this volume elaborate on the manifold ways that old age functioned as a social discourse in ancient Jewish, Christian, Greek, and Roman contexts. The discussions herein demonstrate how perceptions of old age were closely intertwined with notions of authority and wisdom, gender and social dynamics, social and familial anxieties, and the body and disability. They show that conceptualizations of old age are far more prevalent and significant to ancient social and political structures, rhetorical discourse, and religious imagination than one might expect. By including studies on old age in different religious and cultural contexts, the volume highlights the commonalities, as well as the many differences, that existed among various communities in antiquity.This volume is of interest for students and scholars of religion, particularly for those working on Jews, Christians, Greeks, and Romans in the ancient Mediterranean, as well as scholars in classical studies and ancient history. It is also a valuable resource for gerontologists who wish to explore the historical background of present-day notions of old age.
Copyright:
2026

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Publisher Quality
Book Size:
244 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040409497
Related ISBNs:
9781040409480, 9781032665047, 9781032665030
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Albertina Oegema and Seth A. Bledsoe
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Albertina Oegema
Edited by:
Seth A. Bledsoe

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