Archaic Roman Religion

Author : Georges Dumézil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : PSU:000043088959

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Archaic Roman Religion by Georges Dumézil Pdf

When St. Paul and St. Peter reached Rome they encountered a state-sponsored religion that had been established for centuries. Amid the shrines and temples of Rome, the Romans sought to preserve and strengthen a religion especially suited to the ambitious city. But Roman religion had also proved permeable to many influences, from Greece, Egypt, Persia, and other parts of Italy. What then was truly Roman, and what had Romans done with their borrowings to stamp them with Roman character? By exhaustive study of texts, inscriptions, and archaeology of Roman sacred places, Dumezil traces the formation of archaic Roman religion from Indo-European sources through the development of the rites and beliefs of the Roman republic. He describes a religion that was not only influenced by the other religions with which it came into contact, but influenced them as well, in mutual efforts to distinguish one nation from another. Even so, certain continuities were sustained in order to achieve a religion that crossed generations and ways of life. The worship of certain gods became the special concerns of certain parts of society, all of which needed attention to assure Rome's success in war, civil administration, and the production of food and goods.

Author : Edward Bispham,Christopher Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135972585

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Religion in Archaic and Republican Rome and Italy by Edward Bispham,Christopher Smith Pdf

As Rome extended its influence throughout Italy, gradually incorporating its various peoples in a process of Romanization and conquest, its religion was extensively influenced by the cults of religious practices of its new subjects and citizens. It was a period of intense religious ferment and creativity. Roman religion, controlled and determined by religious and political functionaries who mediated between humans, had centred on a select pantheon of gods with Jupiter at its head. It was a religion in the process of becoming the servant of the state, however genuine its priests and votaries might be. Understanding the dynamics of religious change is fundamental to understanding the changing culture and politics of Rome during the last five centuries B.C. Religion in Archaic and Republic Rome and Italy tells that story.

Author : Georges Dumézil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0801854806

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Archaic Roman Religion by Georges Dumézil Pdf

Author : Georges Dumézil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0226169685

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Archaic Roman Religion by Georges Dumézil Pdf

Author : Robert Turcan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136058509

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The Gods of Ancient Rome by Robert Turcan Pdf

First published in 2001. This is a vivid account of what their gods meant to the Romans from archaic times to late antiquity, and an exploration of the rites and rituals connected to them. After an extensive introduction into the nature of classical religion, the book is divided into three pain main parts: religions of the family and land; religions of the city; and religions of the empire. The book ends with the rise and impact Christianity. Using archaeological and epigraphic evidence, and drawling extensively on a wide range of relevant literary material, this book is ideally suited for undergraduate courses in the history of Rome and its religions. Its urbane style and lightly worn scholarship will broaden its appeal to the large number of non-academic readers with a serious interest in the classical world.

Author : Edward Bispham,Christopher Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135972653

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Religion in Archaic and Republican Rome and Italy by Edward Bispham,Christopher Smith Pdf

As Rome extended its influence throughout Italy, gradually incorporating its various peoples in a process of Romanization and conquest, its religion was extensively influenced by the cults of religious practices of its new subjects and citizens. It was a period of intense religious ferment and creativity. Roman religion, controlled and determined by religious and political functionaries who mediated between humans, had centred on a select pantheon of gods with Jupiter at its head. It was a religion in the process of becoming the servant of the state, however genuine its priests and votaries might be. Understanding the dynamics of religious change is fundamental to understanding the changing culture and politics of Rome during the last five centuries B.C. Religion in Archaic and Republic Rome and Italy tells that story.

Author : Cyril Bailey
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:4057664642301

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The Religion of Ancient Rome by Cyril Bailey Pdf

"The Religion of Ancient Rome" by Cyril Bailey. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : John Scheid
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0253216605

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An Introduction to Roman Religion by John Scheid Pdf

"An Introduction to Roman Religion" offers students of ancient Rome and classical civilization entry into a distant world in which the state, the social life of the city, and religion were inextricably bound. Professor Scheid draws on the latest findings in archaeology and history to explain the meanings of rituals, rites, auspices, and oracles, to describe the uses of temples and sacred ground, and to evoke the daily patterns of religious life and observance within the city of Rome and its environs. "An Introduction to Roman Religion" includes a wealth of quotations from primary sources, a chronology of religious and historical events from 750 BC to AD 494, a full glossary and an annotated guide to further reading. -- From publisher's description.

Author : Jörg Rüpke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444339246

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A Companion to Roman Religion by Jörg Rüpke Pdf

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

Author : Valerie M. Warrior
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521825115

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Roman Religion by Valerie M. Warrior Pdf

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Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781622751594

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Roman Gods & Goddesses by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.

Author : Clifford Ando
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015058870018

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Roman Religion by Clifford Ando Pdf

Historiography and method -- Religious institutions and religious authority -- Ritual and myth -- Theology -- Roman and alien -- Continuity and change from Republic to Empire.

Author : Joerg Ruepke
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691211558

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Pantheon by Joerg Ruepke Pdf

From one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, an innovative and comprehensive account of religion in the ancient Roman and Mediterranean world In this ambitious and authoritative book, Jörg Rüpke provides a comprehensive and strikingly original narrative history of ancient Roman and Mediterranean religion over more than a millennium—from the late Bronze Age through the Roman imperial period and up to late antiquity. While focused primarily on the city of Rome, Pantheon fully integrates the many religious traditions found in the Mediterranean world, including Judaism and Christianity. This generously illustrated book is also distinguished by its unique emphasis on lived religion, a perspective that stresses how individuals’ experiences and practices transform religion into something different from its official form. The result is a radically new picture of Roman religion and of a crucial period in Western religion—one that influenced Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and even the modern idea of religion itself.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:909899311

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Ancient Roman Religion by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alexandra Sofroniew
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606064566

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Household Gods by Alexandra Sofroniew Pdf

Daily religious devotion in the Greek and Roman worlds centered on the family and the home. Besides official worship in rural sacred areas and at temples in towns, the ancients kept household shrines with statuettes of different deities that could have a deep personal and spiritual meaning. Roman houses were often filled with images of gods. Gods and goddesses were represented in mythological paintings on walls and in decorative mosaics on floors, in bronze and marble sculptures, on ornate silver dining vessels, and on lowly clay oil lamps that lit dark rooms. Even many modest homes had one or more religious objects that were privately venerated. Ranging from the humble to the magnificent, these small objects could be fashioned in any medium from terracotta to precious metal or stone. Showcasing the collections in the Getty Villa, this book’s emphasis on the spiritual beliefs and practices of individuals promises to make the works of Greek and Roman art more accessible to readers. Compelling representations of private religious devotion, these small objects express personal ways of worshiping that are still familiar to us today. A chapter on contemporary domestic worship further enhances the relevance of these miniature sculptures for modern viewers.