The Impact of the Roman Empire on the Cult of Asclepius

The Impact of the Roman Empire on the Cult of Asclepius
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9789004372771
ISBN-13 : 9004372776
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Book Synopsis The Impact of the Roman Empire on the Cult of Asclepius by : Ghislaine van der Ploeg

Download or read book The Impact of the Roman Empire on the Cult of Asclepius written by Ghislaine van der Ploeg and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Impact of the Roman Empire on The Cult of Asclepius Ghislaine van der Ploeg offers an overview and analysis of how worship of the Graeco-Roman god Asclepius adapted, changed, and was disseminated under the Roman Empire. It is shown that the cult enjoyed a vibrant period of worship in the Roman era and by analysing the factors by which this religious changed happened, the impact which the Roman Empire had upon religious life is determined. Making use of epigraphic, numismatic, visual, and literary sources, van der Ploeg demonstrates the multifaceted nature of the Roman cult of Asclepius, updating current thinking about the god.


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