Gods, Temples and Religious Practices - Transformation of Religious Ideas and Values in Roman Gaul

Derks, Ton

ISBN 10: 9053562540 / ISBN 13: 9789053562543

Published by University Press, Amsterdam, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gods, Temples and Religious Practices - Transformation of Religious Ideas and Values in Roman Gaul
• Publisher: University Press, Amsterdam
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9053562540
• ISBN 13: 9789053562543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: as new
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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Synopsis

The Roman conquest of western Europe had many consequences for the local inhabitants; although the social-political and economical circumstances have been investigated thoroughly, very little attention has been paid to effects on religious life. In this book for the first time a consistent description is given of the religious representations and the ritual customs of the populations of northern Gaul. Guiding principle is the proposition that these groups dealt selectively with Roman forms of religious culture. The combination of a new theoretical framework and a clear presentation of a large amount of empirical data make this book of great importance for scientists from various disciplines.

About the Author

Ton Derks is assistant professor of Roman archaeology at VU University Amsterdam.