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
ISBN: | 9781444339246 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Imprint: | Wiley Blackwell |
Published date: | 18 Mar 2011 |
DEWEY: | 292.07 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | xxx, 541 |
Weight: | 1006g |
Height: | 245mm |
Width: | 171mm |
Spine width: | 30mm |