Ebook: A Companion to Roman Religion
Author: Jörg Rüpke
- Series: Blackwell companions to the ancient world. Literature and culture
- Year: 2007
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- City: Malden, MA
- Language: English
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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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