Overview
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
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Author: Jörg Rüpke (University of Erfurt, Germany)
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 4.90cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 1.152kg
ISBN: 9781405129435
ISBN 10: 1405129433
Pages: 576
Publication Date: 24 August 2007
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
I would recommend this volume as worthy reference status in any library for its many valuable gems of information. (Journal of Classics Teaching, Autumn 2008) Not by any means a volume for beginners, but an admirably full and ambitious reference book to which more advanced students can confidently be directed. (Greece and Rome, Vol 55 No. 2 2008) Issues ... have been explored ... but not in such an erudite, comprehensive collection ... a major contribution ... and a crucial addition to any serious collection. Essential. (Choice) Provides a comprehensive treatment of Roman religion ... Written by international experts, this volume offers a new approach. (WordTrade.com)
This Companion will in fact be sustaining company as we try to read these signs to find the meaning that compelled such commitment. (Phoenix, 2011) Utilize[s] an appealing thematic organization... Riipke's editorial style nimbly shifts the reader's focus from one point to another. ( Scholia Reviews , 2009) I would recommend this volume as worthy reference status in any library for its many valuable gems of information. ( Journal of Classics Teaching , Autumn 2008) Not by any means a volume for beginners, but an admirably full and ambitious reference book to which more advanced students can confidently be directed. ( Greece and Rome , 2008) Issues ... have been explored ... but not in such an erudite, comprehensive collection ... a major contribution ... and a crucial addition to any serious collection. Essential. ( CHOICE ) Provides a comprehensive treatment of Roman religion... Written by international experts, this volume offers a new approach. ( Wordtrade.com )
Utilize[s] an appealing thematic organization... Riipke's editorial style nimbly shifts the reader's focus from one point to another. (Scholia Reviews, 2009) I would recommend this volume as worthy reference status in any library for its many valuable gems of information. (Journal of Classics Teaching, Autumn 2008) Not by any means a volume for beginners, but an admirably full and ambitious reference book to which more advanced students can confidently be directed. (Greece and Rome, 2008) Issues ... have been explored ... but not in such an erudite, comprehensive collection ... a major contribution ... and a crucial addition to any serious collection. Essential. (CHOICE) Provides a comprehensive treatment of Roman religion... Written by international experts, this volume offers a new approach. (Wordtrade.com)
Author Information
Jörg Rüpke is Chair of Comparative Religion at the University of Erfurt and coordinator of the Priority Program of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft 1080 “Roman imperial and provincial religion"". His recent books include Religion of the Romans (2001), Rituals in Ink (2004), Fasti Sacerdotum (2005), Religion and Law, ed. with Clifford Ando, (2006), Zeit und Fest (2006), and Religions Orientales (2006).
