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The Impact of the Roman Empire on the Cult of Asclepius
Contributor(s): Van Der Ploeg, Ghislaine (Author)

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 ISBN: 9004372520     ISBN-13: 9789004372528
Publisher: Brill
OUR PRICE: $146.30  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient - Rome
- History | Civilization
- Religion | Ancient
Series: Impact of Empire
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" L (1.40 lbs) 348 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
Features: Bibliography
 
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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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