Book cover for Religion in the Roman Empire
Description
This book provides an engaging, systematic introduction to religion in the Roman empire. Covers both mainstream Graeco-Roman religion and regional religious traditions, from Egypt to Western Europe Examines the shared assumptions and underlying dynamics that characterized religious life as a whole Draws on a wide range of primary material, both textual and visual, from literary works, inscriptions and monuments Offers insight into the religious world in which contemporary rabbinic Judaism and Christianity both had their origin
Publisher Blackwell Pub.
ISBN10 1405106565
ISBN13 9781405106566
Number of Pages 238
File Size DL-188MB
Shelf Number JB721
Grade Range
Ages 18 - 99
Format Audio Plus Download, EPub Download