A companion to roman religion
- ISBN: 97881444339246
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Fecha de la edición: 2011
- Lugar de la edición: West Sussex. Reino Unido
- Colección: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 23 cm
- Nº Pág.: 539
- Idiomas: Inglés
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