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Religion in the Roman Empire / James B. Rives. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Blackwell ancient religionsPublication details: Malden, Massachusetts : Blackwell Pub., (c)2007.Description: x, 237 pages : illistrations, maps ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1405106557
  • 9781405106559
  • 1405106565
  • 9781405106566
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BL803.R455 2007
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Contents:
The Roman Empire Religion and religions The sources Identifying "religion" in the Graeco-Roman world The nature of the divine Approaches to the divine Cult Myth Art Philosophy Conclusion Three problematic topics Authority Belief Morality Conclusion Regional religious traditions of the empire Greece Asia Minor Syria Egypt North Africa Western Europe Eastern Europe Italy Uniformity and diversity in the religious traditions of the empire The presence of the gods The gods in the world The power of the gods Manifestations of the gods Conclusion Religion and community The city The household Voluntary associations Conclusion Religion and empire Mobility of worshippers Mobility of gods Identifying gods Emperors and gods Conclusion Religious options Attractions Esoteric wisdom Divine inspiration Advantages Traditional benefits Intensification Salvation Conclusion Roman religious policy Atheism and superstition Religious authority Three particular cases Magic Judaean tradition Christianity Conclusion Epilogue: religious change in the Roman Empire.
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The Roman Empire Religion and religions The sources Identifying "religion" in the Graeco-Roman world The nature of the divine Approaches to the divine Cult Myth Art Philosophy Conclusion Three problematic topics Authority Belief Morality Conclusion Regional religious traditions of the empire Greece Asia Minor Syria Egypt North Africa Western Europe Eastern Europe Italy Uniformity and diversity in the religious traditions of the empire The presence of the gods The gods in the world The power of the gods Manifestations of the gods Conclusion Religion and community The city The household Voluntary associations Conclusion Religion and empire Mobility of worshippers Mobility of gods Identifying gods Emperors and gods Conclusion Religious options Attractions Esoteric wisdom Divine inspiration Advantages Traditional benefits Intensification Salvation Conclusion Roman religious policy Atheism and superstition Religious authority Three particular cases Magic Judaean tradition Christianity Conclusion Epilogue: religious change in the Roman Empire.

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