Jesse Benedict Carter

The Religion of Numa

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Produktbeschreibung

Delve into the religious landscape of ancient Rome with Jesse Benedict Carter's "The Religion of Numa: And Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome." This meticulously prepared print republication offers a fascinating exploration of Roman religious history, focusing on the era of Numa Pompilius and its lasting influence. Carter's insightful essays illuminate the religious practices and beliefs that shaped Roman society, providing a window into the spiritual world of the time. The book examines the foundations of Roman religion, its evolution, and its impact on figures like Augustus. A valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman religion, "The Religion of Numa" offers a detailed look at the rituals, deities, and societal structures that defined this pivotal aspect of ancient Roman civilization. Explore the intersection of religion and power in one of history's most influential empires through this enduring work of historical scholarship. A key text for understanding ancient Rome and its religious underpinnings. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 114
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 172g
• ISBN-13: 9781022951334
• ISBN-10: 1022951335
• Artikelnr.: 73936374

Autorenporträt

Jesse Benedict Carter (1872-1917) was an esteemed American classicist and archaeologist whose contributions to the understanding of Roman religion and history were considerable during his lifetime. With a focus on the early religious practices of Rome, Carter's scholarly work, 'The Religion of Numa' (1906), stands as a pivotal text exploring the institutions and beliefs attributed to Numa Pompilius, the second King of Rome. Carter's examination of the Roman state religion during its formative years has been instrumental in elucidating the complex intertwining of religion and government in ancient Rome. Educated at Princeton and the American School of Classical Studies in Rome, he bore the expertise and authority crucial to classical scholarship of his time. Carter served as the director of the American Academy in Rome from 1909 until his untimely death in 1917, and in that role, he fostered the growth of the institution as a beacon for classical studies and archaeology. His literary style combined rigorous academic discipline with accessible prose, making his work valuable to both his contemporaries and to future generations of scholars interested in the religious and political foundations of ancient Rome.