Religion of the Romans
"The gods were the true heroes of Rome. In this major new contribution to our understanding of ancient history, Jörg Rüpke guides the reader through the fascinating world of Roman religion, describing its unique characteristics and bringing its peculiarities into stark relief. Rüpke gives a tho...
| Uniform Title: | Religion der Römer. English |
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| Main Author: | Rüpke, Jörg. |
| Other Authors: | Gordon, R. L. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English German |
| Published: |
Cambridge :
Polity,
2007.
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| Physical Description: |
xv, 350 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
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| Summary: |
"The gods were the true heroes of Rome. In this major new contribution to our understanding of ancient history, Jörg Rüpke guides the reader through the fascinating world of Roman religion, describing its unique characteristics and bringing its peculiarities into stark relief. Rüpke gives a thorough and engaging account of the multiplicity of cults worshipped by peasant and aristocrat alike, the many varied rites and rituals daily observed, and the sacrifices and offerings regularly brought to these immortals by the population of Ancient Rome and its imperial colonies. This important study provides the perfect introduction to Roman religion for students of Ancient Rome and Classical Civilization."--Book jacket. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-331) and indexes. "First published in German as Die Religion der Römer by Jörg Rüpke. Verlag C.H. Beck, München, 2001."--T.p. verso. Prolegomena -- Religion in the ancient world -- From the she-wolf to Caesar: historical foundations -- pt. 1. Structures -- Gods and men -- Religious action -- Thinking about religion -- pt. 2. Religion in action -- Social rules: sacrifice and feasting -- Managing lines of communication: vows and curses -- Control of space: communication and boundaries -- Co-ordination: time and the calendar -- pt. 3. Social reality -- Religion in the metropolis -- Specialists and professionals -- From Caesar to the lamb: historical perspectives. "The gods were the true heroes of Rome. In this major new contribution to our understanding of ancient history, Jörg Rüpke guides the reader through the fascinating world of Roman religion, describing its unique characteristics and bringing its peculiarities into stark relief. Rüpke gives a thorough and engaging account of the multiplicity of cults worshipped by peasant and aristocrat alike, the many varied rites and rituals daily observed, and the sacrifices and offerings regularly brought to these immortals by the population of Ancient Rome and its imperial colonies. This important study provides the perfect introduction to Roman religion for students of Ancient Rome and Classical Civilization."--Book jacket. Translated into English. |
| Physical Description: |
xv, 350 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-331) and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
0745630154 9780745630151 0745630146 9780745630144 |