02397cam a22003493u 4500 28312 UtSlPG 20260610133639.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23008701 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Drachmann, A. B. (Anders Björn), 1860-1935 Atheism in Pagan Antiquity Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-11 "Atheism in Pagan Antiquity" by A. B. Drachmann is a scholarly work exploring the concept of atheism in ancient pagan societies, written in the early 20th century. The book examines how atheism was perceived and defined in relation to the beliefs prevalent in ancient religions, particularly focusing on Greece and Rome. Drachmann seeks to elucidate the differences between theoretical and practical atheism while dissecting the historical context of religious practices and philosophical dialogues that influenced attitudes towards deities in antiquity." "At the start of the text, the author introduces the premise of his inquiry, born out of a request to write a dictionary article on atheism that quickly grew into a more extensive examination of the subject. Drachmann establishes a working definition of atheism as the denial of the existence of the ancient gods, contrasting modern views of atheism with the historical nuances that shaped ancient perspectives. The opening elaborates on the rarity of outright atheistic thought in antiquity, emphasizing that discussions often revolved around reinterpreting the gods rather than outright denial. Key figures, such as philosophers and their trials related to religious beliefs, lay the groundwork for the detailed analysis that follows in the chapters on the topic." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rome -- Religion Greece -- Religion Atheism -- History Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 Andersen, Ingeborg, 1887-1960 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28312 69221 69221