Rituals and Power
Book description
In his study of the Greek cults of the Roman emperor in Asia minor, Simon Price attempts to discover why the Roman Emperor was treated like a god. He contends that ever since the emergence of Christianity within the Roman Empire the problem has been misinterpreted; a Christianizing distinction between…
Why read it?
1 author picked Rituals and Power as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Price traces religious concepts of Asia Province from their origins as Greek colonies to the changes adapted and introduced by Rome through Augustus’ Imperial Cult. This text highlights religious life in one of the major provinces. The advantage of this book is that Price coordinates the history with the latest archaeological excavations in Turkey
From Rebecca's list on the religious lives of Greeks and Romans.
Want books like Rituals and Power?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 96 books like Rituals and Power.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,355
readers submitted
so far, will you?
