Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire

Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire

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""Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire"" by T. R. Glover is a historical book that explores the religious landscape of the Roman Empire in the first three centuries AD. The author takes a deep dive into the clashes between different religious beliefs and practices that occurred during this time period, including the rise of Christianity and its conflicts with traditional Roman religion.Glover examines the various religious groups that existed in the Roman Empire, including Jews, Christians, and various mystery cults. He explores the origins of these religions, their beliefs and practices, and the ways in which they interacted with one another.The book also delves into the political and social implications of these religious conflicts. Glover discusses how different religious groups were perceived by the ruling class and the general population, and how these perceptions affected their treatment.Overall, ""Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire"" provides a comprehensive overview of the religious landscape of the Roman Empire in the first three centuries AD, shedding light on the complex interactions between different religious groups and their impact on the broader society.1909. Contents: Roman Religion; Stoics; Plutarch; Jesus of Nazareth; Followers of Jesus; Conflict of Christian and Jew; Gods or Atoms?; Celsus; Clement of Alexandria; Tertullian.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161360851
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 1134g
Height: 216mm
Width: 280mm
Spine width: 21mm