David Frankfurter
2 books
About the Author
David Frankfurter is a distinguished historian of religion, specializing in the ancient Mediterranean world and the intricate dynamics of religious transformation. With a focus on late antiquity, he explores how local traditions intertwined with emerging Christian practices, revealing the syncretic worlds of everyday believers. His scholarship delves into the darker facets of human belief, examining how rumors of demonic conspiracies and accusations of satanic abuse have shaped historical narratives across cultures and eras. Drawing from archaeological evidence, textual analysis, and anthropological insights, Frankfurter's work illuminates the lived realities of faith, fear, and power in antiquity. A professor at Boston University, he continues to influence the field through his rigorous, empathetic approach to the sacred and the sinister.
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