Arthur Bernard Cook (1868-1952) was a British classical scholar, known for work in archaeology and the history of religions. He is best known for his three-part work Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion. He is often considered one of the Cambridge Ritualists. 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1952 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Classics, particularly within the Western University tradition, when used as a singular noun, means the study of the language, literature, history, art, and other aspects of Greek and Roman culture during the time frame known as classical antiquity. ... Importance and applicability Archaeology is the study of human nature and attempts to illuminate the question of what it means to be human. ... // History of Polytheistic Paganism =Ancient Paganism Pharaonic religion Greek religion Roman religion =Modern Polytheism History of Santeria History of Monotheism Indian religions family History of Hinduism History of Buddhism History of the Faiths of the Book History of Judaism History of Christianity History of Roman Catholicism History of Eastern Orthodox...
He became Laurence Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Cambridge in 1931, where he had held a position as Reader from 1908. The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world. ...
Works
The Metaphysical Basis of Plato's Ethics (1895)
Zeus. A Study In Ancient Religion. Vol. I. Zeus God of the Bright Sky. Vol. II Zeus God of the Dark Sky. Thunder and Lightning (1914-1925)