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Kingdom of Snow investigates the impact of Roman rule in Cappadocia and the fate of classical Greek culture in an increasingly Christian society.

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"Essential reading for theology students and any inquiry into the world of late antiquity." * Religious Studies Review *

Table of Contents

Introduction
BADLANDS
1. "The Viper Died": Local Notables and Imperial Rule
2. "The Hook Hidden in the Bait": The Rewards of Giving
3. "The Singing of the Sirens": Service in the Imperial Administration
4. The Highlander
EMPIRE AND PROVINCE
5. "Surpass Me with Your Generosity": Provincial Governors and Tax Assessors
6. "Men in an Oven": Emperors in Cappadocia
7. "Birds Cowering Before an Eagle": Basil and Valens' Court at Antioch
8. "Everything Yields to Theodosius": Gregory of Nazianzus at Constantinople
CULTURE WARS
9. "A True Hellene Among the Cappadocians": Julian in Asia Minor
10. Basil's "Outline of Virtue"
11. Gregory of Nazianzus and the Philosopher Emperor
Epilogue: Admonishment and Compassion
Abbreviations
Notes
Editions and Translations
1. The Cappadocian Fathers
2. Ancient Authors and Texts
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher MT - University of Pennsylvania Press
      Published 9/27/2002 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780812236811
      978-0812236811
      ISBN-10 0812236815
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      Comparative religion

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Kingdom of Snow investigates the impact of Roman rule in Cappadocia and the fate of classical Greek culture in an increasingly Christian society.

      Trade Review
      "Essential reading for theology students and any inquiry into the world of late antiquity." * Religious Studies Review *

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      BADLANDS
      1. "The Viper Died": Local Notables and Imperial Rule
      2. "The Hook Hidden in the Bait": The Rewards of Giving
      3. "The Singing of the Sirens": Service in the Imperial Administration
      4. The Highlander
      EMPIRE AND PROVINCE
      5. "Surpass Me with Your Generosity": Provincial Governors and Tax Assessors
      6. "Men in an Oven": Emperors in Cappadocia
      7. "Birds Cowering Before an Eagle": Basil and Valens' Court at Antioch
      8. "Everything Yields to Theodosius": Gregory of Nazianzus at Constantinople
      CULTURE WARS
      9. "A True Hellene Among the Cappadocians": Julian in Asia Minor
      10. Basil's "Outline of Virtue"
      11. Gregory of Nazianzus and the Philosopher Emperor
      Epilogue: Admonishment and Compassion
      Abbreviations
      Notes
      Editions and Translations
      1. The Cappadocian Fathers
      2. Ancient Authors and Texts
      Bibliography
      Index

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