"A brief but very useful study..."---Booklist "Highly impressive study of Hellenistic religions....What we have in this slim volume is a extraordinary distillation of Martin's creative and finely honed thinking about a subject he loves and has been musing over for years. It is a valuable book, a pleasure to read, while at the same time a challenge to grasp and work through."--Critical Review "An excellent and much-needed survey."--Akmadam [sic], Eckerd College "An excellent introduction for undergraduates, especially those studying the history of religion; scholars will appreciate its many insights."--Classical World "A good, basic introduction to the subject....More up-to-date than any alternative...Excellent bibliographies...Recommended not only for introductory courses on ancient religion but also for the general reader as well."--Classical Bulletin "A useful overview for students and professors needing a quick fix on major Hellenistic philosophical and religious movements, and fun to read, with useful maps and bibliography."--David Soren, University of Arizona "Martin presents a useful introduction to the difficult world and belief systems of the Hellenistic age and his attempts to systematize it are perceptive and timely. Hellenistic Religions fulfills a long-standing need for a wide-ranging and thoughtful introduction to this important subject."--The Historian "A useful summary of the basic tenets of the major Hellenistic religions. A helpful introduction for students of the Bible."--Frank Thielman, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University "An excellent text for a course in Hellenistic history or ancient religion."--W. Jeffrey Tatum, Florida State University "This book achieves a good balance of evidence and theory/explanation, is well-written, and is historically perceptive. I plan to use it again."--Larry J. Alderink, Concordia College "This text is exquisitely suited for an introductory course--my students found it apt."--Larry J. Alderink, Concordia College "A comprehensive introduction to the philosophical, cosmological, and relgious beliefs that developed in the Hellenistic world....The work is a well-organized, well-written, long awaited introduction to complex materials. The selected bibliographies at the end of every chapter are valuable guides to further in-depth study. It should prove useful to students of history and religion, and to anyone interested in this period."--Religious Studies Review "An excellent synopsis. Perfectly suited to for introducing students to the essential religious dynamics of the New Testament world."--M. Robert Mulholland, Jr., Asbury Theological Seminary "Martin realizes his goal of providing undergraduates with a useful introduction and framework for further study....As a sourcebook...its strength is to be found in the systematically presented catalogue of topics and the chapter bibliographies of selected works in English."--Choice "Excellent, clear, concise, readable. Good bibliographies with each chapter. This can readily be used with primary sources to teach a stimulating course."--Gregory T. Armstrong, Sweet Briar College