Light against darkness : dualism in ancient Mediterranean religion and the contemporary world / / Armin Lange ... [et al.] (ed.).

• Superior document: Journal of ancient Judaism. Supplements ; v. 2
• Author: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Department of Religious Studies.
• TeilnehmendeR: Lange, Armin.; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Department of Religious Studies.; Duke University. Department of Religion.
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Language: English
• Series: Journal of ancient Judaism. Supplements ; v. 2.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (369 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

Hauptbeschreibung Light Against Darkness is comprised of articles that put on display the power and pervasiveness of dualistic thought. Dualism has proved a potent cultural tool for clarifying and ordering reality. Particularly in times of social stress and psychological insecurity, it can offer a v...