The Power of Religion in Late Antiquity

The Power of Religion in Late Antiquity
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Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages : 486
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ISBN-10 : 0754667251
ISBN-13 : 9780754667254
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Download or read book The Power of Religion in Late Antiquity written by Andrew Cain and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Late Antiquity witnessed a dramatic recalibration in the economy of power, and nowhere was this more pronounced than in the realm of religion. The transformations that occurred in this pivotal era moved the ancient world into the Middle Ages and forever changed the way that religion was practiced. The twenty eight studies in this volume explore this shift using evidence ranging from Latin poetic texts, to Syriac letter collections, to the iconography of Roman churches and Merowingian mortuary goods.The kaleidoscope of perspectives they provide creates a richly illuminating volume that add a new social and political dimension to current debates about religion in Late Antiquity.


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