THE RELIGION OF THE ROMANS

Rüpke, Jà rg & (translated and edited by Richard Gordon)

ISBN 10: 0745630154 / ISBN 13: 9780745630151

Published by Polity, 2007

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Very light shelfwear.; 350 pages; The gods were the true heroes of Rome. In this major new contribution to our understanding of ancient history, Jà rg 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE RELIGION OF THE ROMANS
• Publisher: Polity
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0745630154
• ISBN 13: 9780745630151
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Paganism
  • Roman History

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Jörg Rüpke is Professor of Comparative Religion Studies at the University of Erfurt.