Religions of Rome: Volume 1, A History by Mary Beard (PDF)

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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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⭐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).

⭐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.

⭐Dear Sirs,I didn’t know that this book was a copy. The letters and, mainly, the photos are blurried.Why didn’t you tell me that? It should have been my decision to buy this kind of book.Regards,Gustavo Chamoun

⭐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.

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

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

⭐good read

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

⭐Very erudite and yet accessible book; has been said to be the natural successor to Wissowa. Interesting and useful, too.

⭐Comprehensive, informative and meticulously researched.

⭐I am using the book for a university course.

⭐exactly as shown

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