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A COMPANION TO ROMAN RELIGION
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| By: |
Jorg Rupke (Editor) |
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| ISBN 10: |
1444339249 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781444339246 |
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| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
18 March, 2011 |
| Series: |
Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World |
| Pages: |
572 |
| 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. |
| Synopsis: |
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 |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) |
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