Review (PDF) Roman Religion: A Sourcebook (Focus Classical Sources)
Roman Religion: A Sourcebook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Roman religious beliefs and rituals through a rich collection of ancient source readings. The ancient sources are to be viewed with utmost respect as the primary means by which an accurate understanding of the past may be gained. By contrasting Roman action and opinion with our own, we may come to better understand ourselves and the culture in which we live. The book includes maps, glossary, a chronological table and lists of important gods. This book is designed as a companion to Valerie Warrior's Greek Religion: A Sourcebook.
Series: Focus Classical Sources
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Focus; 1 edition (January 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585100307
ISBN-13: 978-1585100309
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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this is a sourcebook of short excerpts relating to various aspects of Roman Religion, including astrology, sacrifice, the role of the family cults, and the like.I found the selection to be good and the translations accessible. I think this is a very helpful book on the subject. Highly recommended.
Warrior does a very good using examples to explain Roman religion. Especially for someone who is new to this area of history. It isn't overwhelming with details, but it has enough to get the main points across. A very well rounded, basic book on Roman religion and good basis point for anyone looking to understand it.
In 129 pages, Ms Warrior does an excellent job with an introduction to Religious Life in Ancient Rome. She covers the major aspects of religion and how it worked for the Romans without getting bogged down in the immense details. It enlightens and alludes to the depth of information about Roman religion while keeping a very readable text and avoiding many pitfalls of academic writing. An excellent read!
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