Religion in Archaic and Republican Rome and Italy: Evidence and Experience

Bispham, Edward

ISBN 10: 0748614311 / ISBN 13: 9780748614318

Published by Edinburgh University Press, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Religion in Archaic and Republican Rome and Italy: Evidence and Experience
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748614311
• ISBN 13: 9780748614318
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
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Synopsis

The early religions of Rome have been the subject of perennial fascination, and considerable study. Roman religion has conveniently been seen as conservative and ritualistic, whose observances were kept for reasons of pragmatism rather than inspired by emotion and faith. This view is challenged in this book, which reflects the new interest and excitement in studies of Roman religion.

About the Authors

Edward Bispham is Fellow and Tutor in Ancient History, Brasenose College, Oxford.

Christopher Smith is Professor of Ancient History at the University of St Andrews.