I encounter a lot of claims about the relationship between Greco-Roman religion and Christianity. This is a valid question and must be taken seriously. However, all too often people rely upon summary statements by highly biased authors. If one is to truly understand the importance of Greek religion, it is best to go to the actual texts directly. But how do you do that when there are thousands of books out there? A good place to start is Sources for the Study of Greek Religion. This helpful resource presents small portions of ancient Greek texts in English translation according to topic. Since this book was compiled as resource for biblical scholars, it contains texts of interest to those studying the Bible. At the same time, there is no obvious agenda of defending or attacking the Bible. This is a very helpful resource for understanding the nature and development of ancient Greek religion.
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