The Romans and their religions, piety in everyday life.
Editions of the deer| N° d'inventaire | 26248 |
| Format | 14 x 21.5 |
| Détails | 330 p., some black and white illustrations, paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2023 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782204139465 |
How did the Romans practice their religion, or rather their religions, in everyday life? How did they worship their gods? What rites, especially at funerals, did they observe? What place did they give to magic? How did ritual practices vary across the Roman Empire or over the centuries?
The term "Roman religion" covers fragmented realities. It includes the state religion, that of the thousand and one cities of the Empire, and finally, the countless private cults, those of families and social associations.
While the first two, better documented, have been extensively studied and commented on, private religions have long been neglected. John Scheid, professor emeritus at the Collège de France, sheds new light on this little-known field, drawing on the most recent archaeological discoveries as well as rich and varied literary sources. But this masterful book also allows us to reflect on the changes in religion within our contemporary societies.
A unique and fascinating synthesis by one of the greatest specialists in ancient Rome.
Former director of studies at the École pratique des hautes études and professor emeritus at the Collège de France, John Scheid is the author of a large number of reference works including The Religion of the Romans , The Gods , the State and the Individual , The Turtle and the Lyre . In the Workshop of Ancient Myth (with Jesper Svenbro).
How did the Romans practice their religion, or rather their religions, in everyday life? How did they worship their gods? What rites, especially at funerals, did they observe? What place did they give to magic? How did ritual practices vary across the Roman Empire or over the centuries?
The term "Roman religion" covers fragmented realities. It includes the state religion, that of the thousand and one cities of the Empire, and finally, the countless private cults, those of families and social associations.
While the first two, better documented, have been extensively studied and commented on, private religions have long been neglected. John Scheid, professor emeritus at the Collège de France, sheds new light on this little-known field, drawing on the most recent archaeological discoveries as well as rich and varied literary sources. But this masterful book also allows us to reflect on the changes in religion within our contemporary societies.
A unique and fascinating synthesis by one of the greatest specialists in ancient Rome.
Former director of studies at the École pratique des hautes études and professor emeritus at the Collège de France, John Scheid is the author of a large number of reference works including The Religion of the Romans , The Gods , the State and the Individual , The Turtle and the Lyre . In the Workshop of Ancient Myth (with Jesper Svenbro).