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A Companion to Roman Religion

By Jörg Rüpke

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2007
ISBN
1405129433, 9781405129435
Open Library ID
OL22761144M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5477056 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World
Pages
562\562
Time added
2011-04-11 19:55:47

Description

A comprehensive treatment of the significant symbols and institutions of Roman religion, this companion places the various religious symbols, discourses, and practices, including Judaism and Christianity, into a larger framework to reveal the sprawling landscape of the Roman religion. An innovative introduction to Roman religion Approaches the field with a focus on the human-figures instead of the gods Analyzes religious changes from the eighth century BC to the fourth century AD Offers the first history of religious motifs on coins and household/everyday utensils Presents Roman religion within its cultural, social, and historical contexts

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