14. Anonymity and polarity: Unknown gods and nameless altars at the Areopagos

Abstract

time and again to revisit the study of Mediterranean religions. On more than one occasion, he has crossed the line that separates and, in some ways, links pagan belief with Christianity.1 Nearly a decade ago, he produced a new edition of the Elenchos attributed to the schismatic Roman bishop Hippolytos. Although a "reckless plagiarist" himself, Hippolytos attacked Christian heretics and Gnostic sectarians alike and accused them of