Scrinium Classical Antiquity

O'HEAR, A., An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science. Clarendon Press, 1989. 250p. Paperback. € 65.21 (New) (MD)

O'HEAR, A., Beyond Evolution. Human Nature and the Limits of Evolutionary Explanation. Clarendon Press, 1999. 230p. Paperback. € 64.53 (New) (MD)

O'HEAR, N. F. H., Contrasting Images of the Book of Revelation in Late Medieval and Early Modern Art. A Case Study in Visual Exegesis. Oxford University Press, 2011. 312p. Hardback. Series: Oxford Theological Monographs. Overall, this is a brilliant, readable, and illuminating study, which shows convincingly why at least some of the artists O'Hear discusses should be regarded as profound and creative biblical exegetes, capable of grasping Revelation's essential subject matter to a degree that has frequently eluded those who write the commentaries. Ian Boxall, The Journal of Theological Studies |a 28/09/2015 (Publisher's information). € 186.83 (New) (MD)

O'HEAR, N. O., Picturing the Apocalypse. The Book of Revelation in the Arts over Two Millennia. Oxford University Press, 2015. 368p. Hardback. Well-organised, cogently argued, expertly composed, erudite yet approachable, and masterfully researched, Picturing the Apocalypse is a worthwhile tour among all things apocalyptic. The authors chart a clear path through a thicket of theological and aesthetic considerations without losing their way. Eric Hoffman, The Fortean Times 31/01/2018 |a 04/05/2018 (Publisher's information). € 27.18 (New)

O'HEAR, N. O., Picturing the Apocalypse. The Book of Revelation in the Arts over Two Millennia. Oxford University Press, 2017. 368p. Paperback. Well-organised, cogently argued, expertly composed, erudite yet approachable, and masterfully researched, Picturing the Apocalypse is a worthwhile tour among all things apocalyptic. The authors chart a clear path through a thicket of theological and aesthetic considerations without losing their way. Eric Hoffman, The Fortean Times 31/01/2018 |a 04/05/2018 (Publisher's information). € 17.65 (New)

O'HIGGINS, L., The Irish Classical Self. Poets and Poor Scholars in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. Oxford University Press, 2017. 330p. Hardback. Series: Classical Presences. This is a truly remarkable book ... on a subject that few others could tackle ... since it requires not only wide acquaintance with the Greek and Latin Classics, but also with Gaelic language and culture ... A reviewer cannot do proper justice to the richness of the material presented here, but only salute the copious and varied research that went into it. John Dillon, Hermathena |a 04/07/2019 (Publisher's information). € 115.49 (New) (MD)

O'HOGAN, C., Prudentius and the Landscapes of Late Antiquity. Oxford University Press, 2016. 206p. Hardback. [O'Hogan's] book is full of enlightening ideas, and combines an original approach with a thorough knowledge of scholarship and literature, while encouraging future research. All in all, this book is instructive, enjoyable and truly commendable. Rosario Moreno Soldevila, Bryn Mawr Classical Review |a 17/04/2019 (Publisher's information). € 122.29 (New) (MD)

O'KELLY, M.J., Newgrange. Archaeology, art and legend. Contributions by C.O'Kelly and others. Thames and Hudson, London, 1982. 240p. Richly ills.(B&W as well as full colour photographs and line drawings). Hard bound. Spine gilt titled. Edges pages a bit yellowed. € 10.00 (Antiquarian)

O'LEARY, S. D., Arguing the Apocalypse. A Theory of Millennial Rhetoric. Oxford University Press, 1998. 324p. Paperback. O'Leary's learned work ... opens a variety of issues which will need to be taken into account in future apocalyptic studies. Theology 09/01/1995 (Publisher's information). € 93.75 (New) (MD)

O'LOUGHLIN, M., The Garlands of Repose. The Literary Celebration of Civic and Retired Leisure. The Traditions of Homer and Vergil, Horace and Montaigne. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1978. XIX,326p. ills. Cloth wrps. € 23.00 (Antiquarian)