A Companion to Roman Religion

A Companion to Roman Religion by Jörg Rüpke
English | April 18, 2011 | ISBN: 1405129433 | 576 pages | EPUB | 4.72 Mb
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 religionApproaches the field with a focus on the human-figures instead of the godsAnalyzes religious changes from the eighth century BC to the fourth century ADOffers the first history of religious motifs on coins and household/everyday utensilsPresents Roman religion within its cultural, social, and historical contexts