The Religion of Numa and Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome

Carter, Jesse Benedict

ISBN 10: 1162966556 / ISBN 13: 9781162966557

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Religion of Numa and Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1162966556
• ISBN 13: 9781162966557
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

The Religion of Numa and Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome is a collection of essays written by Jesse Benedict Carter. The book explores the religious practices and beliefs of ancient Rome, focusing on the reign of Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. Carter examines the role of religion in Roman society, including the worship of gods and goddesses, the use of augury and divination, and the importance of rituals and ceremonies. The essays also delve into the origins of Roman religion, its relationship with Greek mythology, and the influence of Christianity on the religion of ancient Rome. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the religion of ancient Rome, offering insights into the culture, traditions, and beliefs of one of the world's greatest civilizations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Birth: Jun. 16, 1872 New York New York County New York, USA Death: Jul. 20, 1917 Cervignano del Friuli Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Jesse was a student at New York University from from 1889 to 1890 and a student at Princeton in 1893. He later attended Universities in Berlin, Gottingen and Leipsic. He was a Professor of Latin at Princeton from 1902 to 1907. He was appointed as the director of the American Academy in Rome in 1912. He succeeded F.D. Millet who died when the Titanic sunk. In 1917 the insignia of a Commander of the Crown of Italy was bestowed on Professor Carter at Villa Mirafiori. He was the author of many books, including, "The Religious Life of Ancient Rome" and "The Religion of Numa"