Pollution and Religion in Ancient Rome

Pollution and Religion in Ancient Rome

Author: Jack J. Lennon

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1107037905

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A detailed study of pollution and impurity in Roman religion, offering new theories on a previously neglected, yet vital, subject.


Rome, Pollution and Propriety

Rome, Pollution and Propriety

Author: Mark Bradley

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1139536575

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Rome, Pollution and Propriety brings together scholars from a range of disciplines in order to examine the historical continuity of dirt, disease and hygiene in one environment, and to explore the development and transformation of these ideas alongside major chapters in the city's history, such as early Roman urban development, Roman pagan religion, the medieval Church, the Renaissance, the unification of Italy and the advent of Fascism. This volume sets out to identify the defining characteristics, functions and discourses of pollution in Rome in such realms as disease and medicine, death and burial, sexuality and virginity, prostitution, purity and absolution, personal hygiene and morality, criminality, bodies and cleansing, waste disposal, decay, ruins and urban renovation, as well as studying the means by which that pollution was policed and controlled.


Inner Purity and Pollution in Greek Religion

Inner Purity and Pollution in Greek Religion

Author: Andrej Petrovic

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0198768044

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Was Ancient Greek religion really 'mere ritualism'? Early Christians denounced the pagans for the disorderly plurality of their cults, and reduced Greek religion to ritual and idolatry. This work argues that there was an important place for belief in Greek rituals, examining notions of inner purity and pollution as a manifestation of such belief.


The Ancient Roman Afterlife

The Ancient Roman Afterlife

Author: Charles King

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 1477320202

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In ancient Rome, it was believed some humans were transformed into special, empowered beings after death. These deified dead, known as the manes, watched over and protected their surviving family members, possibly even extending those relatives’ lives. But unlike the Greek hero-cult, the worship of dead emperors, or the Christian saints, the manes were incredibly inclusive—enrolling even those without social clout, such as women and the poor, among Rome's deities. The Roman afterlife promised posthumous power in the world of the living. While the manes have often been glossed over in studies of Roman religion, this book brings their compelling story to the forefront, exploring their myriad forms and how their worship played out in the context of Roman religion’s daily practice. Exploring the place of the manes in Roman society, Charles King delves into Roman beliefs about their powers to sustain life and bring death to individuals or armies, examines the rituals the Romans performed to honor them, and reclaims the vital role the manes played in the ancient Roman afterlife.


The Ancient Romans

The Ancient Romans

Author: Matthew Dillon

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-04-21

Total Pages: 853

ISBN-13: 1317391349

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This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the political, military, and social history of ancient Rome from the earliest days of the Republic to its collapse and the subsequent foundations of the empire established by Augustus prior to his death in AD 14. Interspersed through the discussion of the political history of the period are crucial chapters on all aspects of Roman culture, including women, religion, slavery and manumission, overseas conquests and their impact, and life in the city of Rome, giving students a full understanding of republican society, culture, and politics. With over 130 maps, illustrations, and photographs, The Ancient Romans is lavishly illustrated, with a particular emphasis on coins as a valuable historical resource. It also closely references the authors’ sourcebook, Ancient Rome: Social and Historical Documents from the Early Republic to the Death of Augustus, second edition, allowing students to engage with the documentary evidence and written sources in a deep and meaningful way. The Ancient Romans: History and Society from the Early Republic to the Death of Augustus is an indispensable resource for undergraduate students of the Roman Republic and its society and culture, as well as offering a comprehensive and compelling introduction for the interested reader.


Public and Private in Ancient Mediterranean Law and Religion

Public and Private in Ancient Mediterranean Law and Religion

Author: Clifford Ando

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 3110392518

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The public/private distinction is fundamental to modern theories of the family, religion and religious freedom, and state power, yet it has had different salience, and been understood differently, from place to place and time to time. The volume brings together essays from an international array of experts in law and religion, in order to examine the public/private distinction in comparative perspective. The essays focus on the cultures and religions of the ancient Mediterranean, in the formative periods of Greece and Rome and the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Particular attention is given to the private exercise of religion, the relation between public norms and private life, and the division between public and private space and the place of religion therein.


A Companion to the Political Culture of the Roman Republic

A Companion to the Political Culture of the Roman Republic

Author: Valentina Arena

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2022-01-25

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 1444339656

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An insightful and original exploration of Roman Republic politics In A Companion to the Political Culture of the Roman Republic, editors Valentina Arena and Jonathan Prag deliver an incisive and original collection of forty contributions from leading academics representing various intellectual and academic traditions. The collected works represent some of the best scholarship in recent decades and adopt a variety of approaches, each of which confronts major problems in the field and contributes to ongoing research. The book represents a new, updated, and comprehensive view of the political world of Republican Rome and some of the included essays are available in English for the first time. Divided into six parts, the discussions consider the institutionalized loci, political actors, and values, rituals, and discourse that characterized Republican Rome. The Companion also offers several case studies and sections on the history of the interpretation of political life in the Roman Republic. Key features include: A thorough introduction to the Roman political world as seen through the wider lenses of Roman political culture Comprehensive explorations of the fundamental components of Roman political culture, including ideas and values, civic and religious rituals, myths, and communicative strategies Practical discussions of Roman Republic institutions, both with reference to their formal rules and prescriptions, and as patterns of social organization In depth examinations of the 'afterlife' of the Roman Republic, both in ancient authors and in early modern and modern times Perfect for students of all levels of the ancient world, A Companion to the Political Culture of the Roman Republic will also earn a place in the libraries of scholars and students of politics, political history, and the history of ideas.


Reviving Roman Religion

Reviving Roman Religion

Author: Ailsa Hunt

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-09-12

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1107153549

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Argues that thinking about sacred trees in Roman culture forces us to rethink how we understand Roman religion.


Ancient Religions

Ancient Religions

Author: Sarah Iles JOHNSTON

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2009-06-30

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 0674039181

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Religious beliefs and practices, which permeated all aspects of life in antiquity, traveled well-worn routes throughout the Mediterranean: itinerant charismatic practitioners peddled their skills as healers, purifiers, cursers, and initiators; and vessels decorated with illustrations of myths traveled with them. This collection of essays, drawn from the groundbreaking reference work Religion in the Ancient World, offers an expansive, comparative perspective on this complex spiritual world.


Religions of the Ancient World

Religions of the Ancient World

Author: Sarah Iles Johnston

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2004-11-30

Total Pages: 750

ISBN-13: 9780674015173

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This groundbreaking, first basic reference work on ancient religious beliefs collects and organizes available information on ten ancient cultures and traditions, including Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia, and offers an expansive, comparative perspective on each one.