Zustand: New. Explores the origins, formation, and limits of the self within the religions of the ancient Mediterranean world. This book argues that the history of the self does indeed begin in antiquity, developing as Western religion itself developed. Editor(s): Brakke, Professor David; Satlow, Michael L.; Weitzman, Steven P. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1 index. BIC Classification: DSBB; HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 21. Weight in Grams: 413. . 2005. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.