Athens between East and West: Athenian Elite Self-Presentation and the Durability of Traditional Cult in Late Antiquity

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  • Edward Watts University of California, San Diego

Abstract

Christianization in Athens differed from other Greek cities because for most of the fourth century Athens was governed by Western aristocrats, often educated pagans who linked social status, service to the city and its traditional gods, and intellectual achievement.

Author Biography

Edward Watts, University of California, San Diego

Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Chair and Professor of History

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2016-11-17

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