Publisher's Synopsis
The Homeric Centones and the Acts of Pilate is a book written by James Rendel Harris in 1898. The book is an exploration of two ancient literary genres: the Homeric centones and the Acts of Pilate. The Homeric centones were a type of poetry that was created by rearranging lines from Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The Acts of Pilate, on the other hand, were a collection of texts that described the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as well as other events surrounding his death.In this book, Harris examines the similarities and differences between these two genres. He argues that both the Homeric centones and the Acts of Pilate were created as a way of reinterpreting and reimagining existing texts. He also suggests that both genres were used to convey important religious messages to their audiences.Throughout the book, Harris provides detailed analyses of various examples of Homeric centones and Acts of Pilate texts. He also explores the historical and cultural contexts in which these texts were created, and discusses their significance for understanding ancient literature and religious beliefs.Overall, The Homeric Centones and the Acts of Pilate is a scholarly work that provides a fascinating insight into two important genres of ancient literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, religion, or ancient culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
