The Romans and Their Gods

Author(s): R.M. Ogilvie

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A study of Roman religious life between 80 BC and AD 69 that shows how intimately involved were the Roman gods with human activities. It tells us how the Romans prayed, what happened at a sacrifice, what sort of gods they believed in, and how seriously they took their religion - a religion in which actions, not dogma, was paramount.

General Information

  • : 9780712667036
  • : vinteb
  • : vinteb
  • : 0.163
  • : 02 March 2000
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

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  • : R.M. Ogilvie
  • : Paperback
  • : 144
  • : 4pp b&w plates

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A lucid and authoritative study of Roman religion that corrects the many misconceptions and prejudices held since the victory of Christianity in the fourth century AD. 19990908