Religion in the Roman Empire

This book provides an engaging, systematic introduction to religion in the Roman empire. Covers both mainstream Graeco-Roman religion and regional religious traditions, from Egypt to Western Europe Examines the shared assumptions and underlying dynamics that characterized religious life as a whole Draws on a wide range of primary material, both textual and visual, from literary works, inscriptions and monuments Offers insight into the religious world in which contemporary rabbinic Judaism and Christianity both had their origin

List of Illustrations. List of Maps. List of Text Boxes. Acknowledgments. Maps. Introduction. 1. Identifying ‘Religion’ in the Graeco-Roman Tradition. 2. Regional Religious Traditions of the Empire. 3. The Presence of the Gods. 4. Religion and Community. 5. Religion and Empire. 6. Religious Options. 7. Roman Religious Policy. Epilogue: Religious Change in the Roman Empire. Glossary of Major Deities. Glossary of Authors and Texts. References. Index