Week 8: Module 4: Culture & Art
Religion & traditions in ancient Alexandria
Alexandrian Triad and Royal Cults
Jewish & Christian Communities and Social Hierarchy in the Ancient Alexandrian Society
Tuesday, Nov. 14
Alexandrian Triad and Royal Cults
Before Class:
Readings:
- The Rise and Fall of Alexandria, ch.3, pp.46-56.
- The Egyptian Clergy and the Cult of The Ptolemaic Dynasty by Jan Quaegebeur Links to an external site. Ancient Society Links to an external site., Vol. 20 (1989), pp. 93-116 THE EGYPTIAN CLERGY AND THE CULT OF THE PTOLEMAIC DYNASTY on JSTOR Links to an external site.
Suggested Readings (more details):
- McKenzie, Judith S., et al. “Reconstructing the Serapeum in Alexandria from the Archaeological Evidence.” The Journal of Roman Studies, vol. 94, 2004, pp. 73–121. JSTOR, Reconstructing the Serapeum in Alexandria from the Archaeological Evidence on JSTOR (seattleu.edu) Links to an external site.
During Class:
- Lecture and PowerPoint slideshow.
- Seminar & discussions.
- Individual/group activities.
After Class:
- Final Research paper abstract/plan Due Date Week 8 Assignment: Final Research paper abstract/plan
- Prepare readings for the next class.
- Question for the coming class:
- What was the importance of Alexandria for Christianity & the Christian community?
- What are your reflections on a Society where pagan, Jewish, and Christian communities?
Thursday, Nov. 16
Jewish & Christian Communities and Social Hierarchy in the Ancient Alexandrian Society
Before Class:
Readings:
- The Rise and Fall of Alexandria, ch.14 “Dawn of the Iconoclasts”, pp.209-223 (E-copy: pp.230-245).
- Alexandria: City of the Western Mind, pp.163-170.
- 2.8 “The Jewish communities of Egypt, especially Alexandria” (Roger S. Bagnall) Links to an external site. & 2.9 “Religious change under Roman rule (Dorothy J. Thompson) Links to an external site.” in Roman Egypt Links to an external site. A History Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 August 2021 Contents - Roman Egypt (seattleu.edu) Links to an external site.
- Brittanica: "Philo Judaeus" Philo of Alexandia Philo Judaeus -- Britannica Academic (seattleu.edu) Links to an external site.
Suggested Readings (more details):
- “Paganism and Christianity at Alexandria” by Matthew Hanrahan. University Review 2, No. 9 (Spring, 1962) Links to an external site., pp. 38-66. Paganism and Christianity at Alexandria on JSTOR (seattleu.edu) Links to an external site.
During Class:
- Lecture and PowerPoint slideshow.
- Seminar & discussions.
- Individual/group activities.
After Class:
- Prepare readings for the next class.
- Question for the coming class:
- Architecture of Alexandrian Tombs in the Graeco-Roman period.
- Alexandrian Artistic motives.
- Greco-Egyptian artistic tradition.
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