Greek and Roman Religions

Rebecca I. Denova (University of Pittsburgh)

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Wiley-Blackwell
21 December 2018

Religion & beliefs

Series: Blackwell Ancient Religions

Offers an introduction to the basic beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek and Roman religions

A volume in the Blackwell Ancient Religions, Greek and Roman Religions offers an authoritative overview of the region’s ancient religious practices. The author—a noted expert in the field—explores the presence of divinity in all aspects of ancient life and highlights the origins of myth, religious authority, institutions, beliefs, rituals, sacred texts, and ethics. Comprehensive in scope, the text focuses on myriad aspects that constitute Greco-Roman culture such as economic class, honor and shame, and slavery as well as the religious role of each member of the family. The integration of ethnic and community identity with divine elements are highlighted in descriptions of religious festivals.

Greek and Roman Religions presents the evolution of ideas concerning death and the afterlife and the relation of death to concepts of ultimate justice. The author also offers insight into the elements of ancient religions that remain important in our contemporary quest for meaning. This vital text:

Offers a comprehensive review of ancient Greek and Roman religions and their institutions, beliefs, rituals, and more Examines how the Roman culture and religions borrowed from the Greek traditions Explores the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin Contains suggestions at the end of each chapter for further reading that include both traditional studies and more recent examinations of topical issues

Written for students of ancient religions and religious studies, this important resource provides an overview of the ancient culture and history of the general region as well as the basic background of Greek and Roman civilizations.

By: Rebecca I. Denova (University of Pittsburgh)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 175mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 771g
ISBN: 9781118542903
ISBN 10: 1118542908
Series: Blackwell Ancient Religions
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 21 December 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rebecca I. Denova, PhD, is Senior Lecturer in the History of Early Christianity in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. She also teaches courses on Greco-Roman religions, the religions of ancient Egypt, death in the Mediterranean world, and thematic courses on martyrdom and the history of evil in the western tradition. Dr. Denova lectures frequently in the local community for synagogue and interfaith groups and senior citizen interest seminars.