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 - Tapa blanda
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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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Excerpt from The Religious Life of Ancient Rome: A Study in the Development of Religious Consciousness From the Foundation of the City, Until the Death of Gregory the Great
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 writ ten 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 state ment seems desirable.
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Paperback. Condición: 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330215708_0
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