Religion and the Romans

by Ken Dowden

Book Overview

Religion and the Romans provides a short, modern introduction to religion in the Roman world. It deals with the public and private nature of religion at Rome itself, and looks at the native cults of the empire, with special reference to Gaul, as well as considering how the exotic cults such as those of Isis and Mithras were viewed. Finally, a fresh look is taken at the conflict of Christianity with the inhabitants and authorities of the empire, from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853991805
• ISBN13: 9781853991806
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 7.9"