Overview
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
- | Author: Jörg Rüpke
- | Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- | Publication Date: Apr 18, 2011
- | Number of Pages: 576 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1444339249
- | ISBN-13: 9781444339246
