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The Matter of the Gods

- Religion and the Roman Empire

About The Matter of the Gods

What did the Romans know about their gods? Why did they perform the rituals of their religion, and what motivated them to change those rituals? This book proposes simple answers: in contrast to ancient Christians, who had faith, Romans had knowledge, and their knowledge was empirical in orientation.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520259867
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 270
  • Published:
  • February 12, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x228x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 376 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The Matter of the Gods

What did the Romans know about their gods? Why did they perform the rituals of their religion, and what motivated them to change those rituals? This book proposes simple answers: in contrast to ancient Christians, who had faith, Romans had knowledge, and their knowledge was empirical in orientation.

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