| Descript |
xv, 350 p. : ill. ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Prolegomena -- Religion in the ancient world -- From the she-wolf to Caesar: historical foundations -- I: Structures -- Gods and men -- Religious action -- Thinking about religion -- II: Religion in action -- Social rules: sacrifice and feasting -- Managing lines of communication: vows and curses -- Control of space: communication and boundaries -- Co-ordination: time and the calendar -- III: Social reality -- Religion in the metropolis -- Specialists and professionals -- From Caesar to the lamb: historical perspectives |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-331) and indexes |
| Note |
"First published in German as Die Religion der Römer by Jörg Rüpke. Verlag C.H. Beck, München, 2001."--T.p. verso |
| Subject |
Rome -- Religion |
| ISBN/ISSN |
9780745630144 (hbk.) |
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0745630146 (hbk.) |
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0745630154 (pbk.) |
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9780745630151 (pbk.) |
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