Religion and the Romans / Edition 1

by Ken Dowden

Overview

Religion and the Romans provides a short, modern introduction to religion in the Roman world. It deals with the public and private nature of religion at Rome itself, and looks at the native cults of the empire, with special reference to Gaul, as well as considering how the exotic cults such as those of Isis and Mithras were viewed. Finally, a fresh look is taken at the conflict of Christianity with the inhabitants and authorities of the empire, from Nero to Constantine and beyond.

This lively and accessible book will prove invaluable to students of the classical world providing a much needed general survey of Roman religion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853991806
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/01/1998
Series:	Classical World Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Ken Dowden is Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Birmingham. He has written "Death and the Maiden: Girl's Initiation Rites in Greek Mythology" and The Uses of Greek Mythology", and researches also in the areas of religion and the novel.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations vi Preface vii

1. Religion, Ancient 1
2. Old Rome 12
3. The Controlled Republic 31
4. Empire and Provinces 45
5. New Wave 65
6. Christian Toleration 80

Suggestions for Further Study 91
Suggestions for Further Reading 93
Ancient Sources and Inscriptions Quoted 97
Index of Key Terms 102