Aryan Civilization: Its Religious Origin and Its Progress, With an Account of the Religion, Laws, and Institutions, of Greece and Rome (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

De Coulanges

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 066686358X ISBN 13: 9780666863584

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how religion shaped the birth and growth of ancient societies and western civilization.

This scholarly work traces the religious roots of Aryan, Greek, and Roman life, showing how belief systems influenced family structures, laws, politics, and social order—and how Christianity redefined the link between faith and state.

Delving into origins, institutions, and the interplay between religion and civic life, the book offers a studious look at how rites, myths, and moral ideas molded daily life, governance, and the evolution of societies from early times to the rise of new worldviews.

• Examine how the family, gens, and city grew from early religious practices and authority
• See how rituals and beliefs shaped laws, citizenship, and political revolutions
• Compare classical pagan religions with the rise of Christianity and its civilizational impact
• Learn how authors use historical sources to reconstruct ancient belief systems and their effects

Ideal for readers of history, religious studies, and political theory seeking a comprehensive view of religion’s role in shaping civilizations.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 066686358X
• ISBN 13: 9780666863584
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 307