The Religious Life of Ancient Rome (Classic Reprint): A Study in the Development of Religious Consciousness From the Foundation of the City, Until the Death of Gregory the Great - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Explore how Rome’s religious life shaped a civilization and influenced Western thought. This scholarly classic surveys Rome from its earliest rites to the late medieval imagination, tracing how faith, state power, and culture fed each other across millennia.
From the conservatism of the mos maiorum to the rise of Christianity and the dramatic figures who tested Rome’s beliefs, the book examines religion not as a set of beliefs alone but as a living force that guided politics, art, and daily life. It offers a broad, structured view of how religion interacted with culture, law, and philosophy as Rome evolved.
- See how Rome’s rituals, institutions, and moral ideas developed over time.
- Understand the shift from religion as a social instinct to religion as a personal conviction.
- Learn how Greek, Etruscan, and Oriental influences intersected with Roman practice.
- Discover how ideas of salvation, faith, and reason contested and shaped religious life.
Ideal for readers of ancient history, religious studies, and philosophy seeking a clear, readable account of Rome’s spiritual evolution.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
The eight chapters of this book were originally eight lectures delivered before the Lowell Institute in Boston during January, 1911. Though they have been slightly recast, their character as lectures has been preserved, even at the risk of retaining statements which are more dogmatic than one would make in a book of essays written to be read. But the theory of religious evolution here developed is put forth in the hope that it may arouse thought and discussion; and to this end a positive statement seems desirable. In the first three chapters I have made some use of my earlier book The Religion of Nutna; and I wish to thank the Messrs. Macmillan for their kind permission to treat the same subject again in this connection. In the story of Christianity I have received much help from Monseigneur Duchesne s Origines, a book where profound and critical scholarship is marvelously blended with reverence and devotion. In the later period one is always unconsciously influenced by Gibbon, while Gregorovius and Hodgkin afford many valuable suggestions. I regret that Warde Fowler s Religious Experiences of the Roman People did not appear in time for me to make use of it.
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Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical analysis of the changing religious identity of ancient Rome and an examination of its impact on the Roman people. The author demonstrates that Roman religion was not a fixed and static entity but rather a fluid and evolving phenomenon, shaped by both internal and external forces. Rome's earliest religion was a primitive animistic system focused on the practical concerns of agricultural life. This was later supplemented by the patriotic and militaristic religion of the Etruscans, who came to dominate Rome in the 6th century BCE. The author argues that the Etruscan influence was crucial in shaping Rome's sense of national identity and purpose. Over time, Rome came into contact with the more sophisticated and philosophical religions of Greece. This led to a decline in traditional religious beliefs and the rise of skepticism and individualism. The author traces the impact of Greek thought on Roman religion through the writings of Cicero and others. The book concludes by examining the rise of Christianity and its eventual triumph over the traditional Roman religion. The author argues that this triumph was due in part to Christianity's ability to offer a sense of individual salvation and purpose in a world that was increasingly complex and uncertain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330215708_0
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