{"product_id":"greek-and-roman-religions-isbn-9781118542903","title":"Greek and Roman Religions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers an introduction to the basic beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek and Roman religions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA volume in the Blackwell Ancient Religions, \u003ci\u003eGreek and Roman Religions\u003c\/i\u003e offers an authoritative overview of the region’s ancient religious practices. The author—a noted expert in the field—explores the presence of divinity in all aspects of ancient life and highlights the origins of myth, religious authority, institutions, beliefs, rituals, sacred texts, and ethics.  Comprehensive in scope, the text focuses on myriad aspects that constitute Greco-Roman culture such as economic class, honor and shame, and slavery as well as the religious role of each member of the family. The integration of ethnic and community identity with divine elements are highlighted in descriptions of religious festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreek and Roman Religions \u003c\/i\u003epresents the evolution of ideas concerning death and the afterlife and the relation of death to concepts of ultimate justice. The author also offers insight into the elements of ancient religions that remain important in our contemporary quest for meaning. This vital text:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a comprehensive review of ancient Greek and Roman religions and their institutions, beliefs, rituals, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines how the Roman culture and religions borrowed from the Greek traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains suggestions at the end of each chapter for further reading that include both traditional studies and more recent examinations of topical issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for students of ancient religions and religious studies, this important resource provides an overview of the ancient culture and history of the general region as well as the basic background of Greek and Roman civilizations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Living with the Divine 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII The Ancient Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII Myths, Gods, and Heroes: Greece 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV Myths, Gods, and Heroes: Rome 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV Temples and Priests 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI Worship of the Gods: Community Religious Festivals 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII Religion and Society 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII Communicating with the Divine 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX The Mysteries 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX Death and the Afterlife: Funeral Rites and Funeral Games 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI Religion and Philosophy 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXII Religion and the State 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXIII The Legacy of Greco‐Roman Religions in Western Culture 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is available as a \u003cb\u003eWiley E-Text\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eWiley E-Text\u003c\/b\u003e is a complete digital version of the text that makes time spent studying more efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse materials can be accessed on a desktop, laptop, or mobile device—so that learning can take place anytime, anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA more affordable alternative to traditional print,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethe \u003cb\u003eWiley E-Text\u003c\/b\u003e creates a flexible user experience:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccess on-the-go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlight and take notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSearch across content\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSave money!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wiley E-Text can be purchased in the following ways:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck with your bookstore for available e-textbook options Wiley E-text: Powered by VitalSource ISBN: 978-1-118-54300-9\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989310226661,"sku":"NP9781118542903","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118542903.jpg?v=1761783616","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/greek-and-roman-religions-isbn-9781118542903","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}