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  Religion in the Roman Empire (Blackwell Ancient Religions) (Paperback) By (author) James B. Rives

  

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  Short Description for Religion in the Roman Empire 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.
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  • Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
  • Published: 19 June 2006
  • Format: Paperback 256 pages
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  • Categories: Literary Studies: Classical, Early & Medieval | Classical History / Classical Civilisation | History Of Religion
  • ISBN 13: 9781405106566 ISBN 10: 1405106565
  • Sales rank: 255,145

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Full description for Religion in the Roman Empire

• 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