Religion of the Romans / Jörg Rüpke ; translated and edited by Richard Gordon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rüpke, Jörg.

Contributor:

Gordon, Richard.

Standardized Title:

Die Religion der Römer English

Language:

English

German

Subjects (All):

Rome--Religion.

Rome.

Rome (Empire).

Religion.

Physical Description:

xv, 350 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge ; Malden, MA : Polity, [2007]

Language Note:

Translated into English.

Summary:

The Gods were the true heroes of Rome. In this major new contribution to our understanding of ancient history, Jorg Rupke guides the reader through the fascinating world of Roman religion, describing its unique characteristics and bringing its peculiarities into stark relief. Rupke 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.

Contents:

Prolegomena

1 Religion in the Ancient World 3

2 From the She-Wolf to Caesar: Historical Foundations 39

Part I Structures

3 Gods and Men 65

4 Religious Action 86

5 Thinking about Religion 117

Part II Religion in Action

6 Social Rules: Sacrifice and Feasting 137

7 Managing Lines of Communication: Vows and Curses 154

8 Control of Space: Communication and Boundaries 174

9 Co-ordination: Time and the Calendar 186

Part III Social Reality

10 Religion in the Metropolis 205

11 Specialists and Professionals 215

12 From Caesar to the Lamb: Historical Perspectives 236.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-331) and indexes.

ISBN:

9780745630144

0745630146

0745630154

9780745630151

OCLC:

153556550