A comprehensive treatment of the significant symbols and institutions of Roman religion, this companion places the various religious symbols, discourses, and practices, including Judaism and Christianity, into a larger framework to reveal the sprawling landscape of the Roman religion. An innovative introduction to Roman religion Approaches the field with a focus on the human-figures instead of the gods Analyzes religious changes from the eighth century BC to the fourth century AD Offers the first history of religious motifs on coins and household/everyday utensils Presents Roman religion within its cultural, social, and historical contexts

本书对罗马宗教的重要符号和机构进行了全面的处理，将包括犹太教和基督教在内的各种宗教符号、话语和实践纳入一个更大的框架，以揭示罗马宗教的广阔前景。对罗马宗教的创新介绍 以人的形象而不是神的形象切入该领域 分析了从公元前8世纪到公元4世纪的宗教变化 首次提供了硬币和家庭/日常用具上的宗教图案的历史 介绍了罗马宗教在其文化、社会和历史背景下的情况