Provincial Religions and the Spread of Imperial Cult During the Roman Tetrarchy (eBook, ePUB)
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Dive into the transformative era of the Roman Empire's Tetrarchy and uncover how the imperial cult-once a tool of political power-reshaped the spiritual landscape of diverse provinces. Philip Davies masterfully explores the dynamic interaction between local religious traditions and the spread of emperor worship, revealing a world where ancient gods, newly minted emperors, and emerging faiths collided and coexisted.From the sun-soaked temples of Egypt to the bustling cities of Asia Minor and the turbulent military frontiers, this groundbreaking study examines how provincial elites, soldiers, an...
Dive into the transformative era of the Roman Empire's Tetrarchy and uncover how the imperial cult-once a tool of political power-reshaped the spiritual landscape of diverse provinces. Philip Davies masterfully explores the dynamic interaction between local religious traditions and the spread of emperor worship, revealing a world where ancient gods, newly minted emperors, and emerging faiths collided and coexisted.
From the sun-soaked temples of Egypt to the bustling cities of Asia Minor and the turbulent military frontiers, this groundbreaking study examines how provincial elites, soldiers, and common people negotiated loyalty, identity, and power through ritual, festival, and faith. Against the backdrop of sweeping administrative reforms and the rise of Christianity, Davies uncovers the complexity of religious adaptation, resistance, and transformation in one of history's most pivotal epochs.
Combining rigorous scholarship with vivid narrative, this book offers historians, classicists, and readers fascinated by the ancient world an unparalleled journey into the religious heart of the late Roman Empire. Experience the drama, devotion, and political intrigue that defined the Tetrarchy's religious revolution-and discover how these ancient developments echo in the religious and cultural fabric of today.
From the sun-soaked temples of Egypt to the bustling cities of Asia Minor and the turbulent military frontiers, this groundbreaking study examines how provincial elites, soldiers, and common people negotiated loyalty, identity, and power through ritual, festival, and faith. Against the backdrop of sweeping administrative reforms and the rise of Christianity, Davies uncovers the complexity of religious adaptation, resistance, and transformation in one of history's most pivotal epochs.
Combining rigorous scholarship with vivid narrative, this book offers historians, classicists, and readers fascinated by the ancient world an unparalleled journey into the religious heart of the late Roman Empire. Experience the drama, devotion, and political intrigue that defined the Tetrarchy's religious revolution-and discover how these ancient developments echo in the religious and cultural fabric of today.
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