Isbn: 9781025962139 - the Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic: an Introduction to the Study of the Religion of the Romans (6 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic' is a comprehensive scholarly examination of the religious life and ceremonial calendar of ancient Rome. This work serves as an essential introduction to the complex interplay between law, custom, and divinity during the Roman Republic. The book meticulously explores the various festivals (feriae) celebrated by the Roman people, providing deep insights into their origins, rituals, and significance within the state religion.By analyzing the Roman calendar month by month, the author illuminates how these sacred observances shaped the daily lives and social structures of the citizenry. From the Lupercalia to the Saturnalia, the text dissects the theological foundations and the evolution of Roman piety. This study remains a foundational text for students of classical antiquity, archaeology, and the history of religions, offering a detailed portrait of a civilization's spiritual heritage. Readers will find a wealth of information regarding the priesthoods, sacrifices, and public games that defined the Roman experience before the transition to the imperial era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic" is a comprehensive scholarly examination of the religious life and ceremonial calendar of ancient Rome. This work serves as an essential introduction to the complex interplay between law, custom, and divinity during the Roman Republic. The book meticulously explores the various festivals (feriae) celebrated by the Roman people, providing deep insights into their origins, rituals, and significance within the state religion.By analyzing the Roman calendar month by month, the author illuminates how these sacred observances shaped the daily lives and social structures of the citizenry. From the Lupercalia to the Saturnalia, the text dissects the theological foundations and the evolution of Roman piety. This study remains a foundational text for students of classical antiquity, archaeology, and the history of religions, offering a detailed portrait of a civilization's spiritual heritage. Readers will find a wealth of information regarding the priesthoods, sacrifices, and public games that defined the Roman experience before the transition to the imperial era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…