Sibyls
Subtitle: prophecy and power in the ancient world
By: Jorge Guillermo
Publisher: Overlook Duckworth
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9781468306842; 9780715643044
Subjects: Sibyls; History
Description: A history of the cultural influence of prophets explores how they commanded respect and devotion in the ancient world while inspiring artists throughout subsequent millennia, tracing their roles in polytheism, paganism, and various tenets of Christianity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 1. Prophecy in the ancient world; title: 2. Women and prophecy; title: 3. The Erythraean Sibyl; title: 4. The Cumaean Sibyl; title: 5. The Delphic Sibyl; title: 6. The Tiburtine Sibyl; title: 7. The fusion of pagan and Christian traditions; title: Epilogue.