Publisher's Synopsis
""The Rise, Decline and Fall of the Roman Religion"" by James Ballantyne Hannay is a comprehensive analysis of the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Rome. The book examines the origins of Roman religion, tracing its development from its early animistic roots to the highly organized and complex system of gods, goddesses, and rituals that characterized the later Roman Empire. Hannay explores the role of religion in Roman society, including its relationship to politics, economics, and daily life. He examines the ways in which Roman religion influenced and was influenced by other cultures, such as the Greeks and the Etruscans. The book also delves into the decline and eventual fall of the Roman religion, exploring the factors that contributed to its decline, such as the rise of Christianity and the changing political and social landscape of the Roman Empire. Throughout the book, Hannay draws on a wide range of sources, including literary works, archaeological evidence, and historical records, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the Roman religion. Overall, ""The Rise, Decline and Fall of the Roman Religion"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome or the development of religion in human societies.1925. In this volume the author continues his efforts to show that the whole Bible, Old Testament and New, is not in any way a divine revelation to man of an immortal god's will, nor is it true in its historical or any other statements. Simply, that is was a purely political engine, devised to enslave the people by the priesthood, under Roman rule.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.
