Greek and Roman Religions

ISBN-13: 9781118542903 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 336 str.

Rebecca I. Denova

Spis treści

Preface ixI Living with the Divine 1II The Ancient Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin 23III Myths, Gods, and Heroes: Greece 47IV Myths, Gods, and Heroes: Rome 71V Temples and Priests 95VI Worship of the Gods: Community Religious Festivals 113VII Religion and Society 141VIII Communicating with the Divine 161IX The Mysteries 185X Death and the Afterlife: Funeral Rites and Funeral Games 205XI Religion and Philosophy 229XII Religion and the State 253XIII The Legacy of Greco-Roman Religions in Western Culture 277Glossary 303Index 315

O autorze

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.