Product Description Legendary ancient Greek physician and healer god Asclepius was considered the foremost antagonist of Christ. Providing an overview of all facets of the Asclepius phenomenon, this work, first published in two volumes in 1945, comprises a unique collection of the literary references and inscriptions in ancient texts to Asclepius, his life, his deeds, cult, temples--with extended analysis thereof.
Customer Reviews:
ESSENTIAL FOR THE STUDY OF ASKLEPIOSApril 1, 2000 18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Simply the most comprehensive book on Asklepios, the greek good of healing, available. Edelstein has every reference to the god in both the original and translation. For a serious scholar this is a holy grail, but for someone without some familirity with the myth, this book might be a little overwhelming.
