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Religions of Rome: Volume 1, A History Kindle Edition

by Mary Beard (Author), John North (Author), Simon Price (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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This book offers a radical new survey of more than a thousand years of religious life at Rome. It sets religion in its full cultural context, between the primitive hamlet of the eighth century BC and the cosmopolitan, multicultural society of the first centuries of the Christian era. The narrative account is structured around a series of broad themes: how to interpret the Romans' own theories of their religious system and its origins; the relationship of religion and the changing politics of Rome; the religious importance of the layout and monuments of the city itself; changing ideas of religious identity and community; religious innovation - and, ultimately, revolution. The companion volume, Religions of Rome: A Sourcebook, sets out a wide range of documents richly illustrating the religious life in the Roman world.

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June 28, 1998
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"Finally, someone has written a readable history of the complex subject of Roman Religion. Beard, North and Price, professors from Cambridge, University College London and Oxford respectively, bring a wealth of expertise to the project, but their approach is, in their own terms `radical'. Throughout, this book is authoritative, well organized, interesting and eminently readable. It is highly recommended as a background to the important subject of religion as it is manifested in numismatic imagery." Wayne G. Sayles, The Celator

"Religions of Rome is a major work from a major press that will likely be widely read and cited for years to come. Often, it is worthy of such a status." The Journal of Religion

"A handsome, impressively illustrated two-volume set..." Lingua Franca

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L4CP7GK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (June 28, 1998)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 28, 1998
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8124 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
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Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 482 pages

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Allan Mahnke

Superbly written

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023

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As with most of Mary Beard's work, the classics professional will always learn something, but the educated lay person will find entire new worlds opened. She avoids the excessive, unnecessary jargon so often found in books in this field. I would read anything she writes. If you aren't sure, look up some of the many videos she has made. The internet is full!

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Ron W. Simmons

Great text for Roman religion

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2013

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A solid text dealing with the religions of ancient Rome. Beginning with the early cults during the period of monarchy, then republic and empire; Beard, North and Price take an easy to follow and informative route that seeks to examine the religions and cults of Rome and its citizens. With iconographies included, the reader is able to see how the many districts within the empire both adored and loathed the religious institutions of the empire. From the earliest cult imports to pagan giants which were ultimately strangled by emperors dedicated to Christian belief, Religions of Rome is a worthwhile purchase.

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Bob Canary

well worth reading

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018

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Mary Beard as coauthor convinced me that this would be good and I was not disappointed. Sound scholarship, provocative ideas, and readable prose

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Nick

Quite Good!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013

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This book is detailed enough to make it a good read. Well, of course, there is another volume. The book begins with Early Rome and ends with the Christian emperors, in terms of the Religion of Rome, that is.

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maofla

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018

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good read

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dlh

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2016

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Volume 2 is more interesting. This volume is overwhelmed with footnotes.

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Ingela

excellent book on the culture of religion in ancient Rome

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2012

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This is a very worthy tome on the cultural history of religious life in ancient Rome. I suspect the target market comprises academics and university students of ancient history - and it is perhaps for this reason that I found the text dry, though informative and, no doubt, reliable. This is a valuable addition to my library (if it can be called thus) on ancient Roman religion. I do not give it 5 stars because I would have preferred more discussion on the individual Gods themselves (dealt with within their own topic areas).

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Shel

Mary Beard et al again

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2013

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The perfect match to the source book this book is also a winner, exploring the diversity and intricacies of Roman religion.

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