Download or read book Empsychoi Logoi--religious Innovations in Antiquity written by Alberdina Houtman and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The fact that religions show internal variation and develop over time is not only a problem for believers, but has also long engaged scholars. This is especially true for the religions of the ancient world, where the mere idea of innovation in religious matters evoked notions of revolution and destruction. The present volume brings together articles that study this transformation, ranging from broad overviews to detailed case-studies."--BOOK JACKET.