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The Pontifical Law
Religion and Religious Power in Ancient Rome
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The pontificate in ancient Rome held unparalleled influence, overseeing state religious ceremonies and impacting personal aspects of Roman life such as adoption and burials. This extensively researched monograph presents a new conceptual framework for understanding pontifical law, exploring its significance in Roman religion. It analyzes the actions and doctrines of the pontiffs, critiques modern interpretations, and details the functions of the pontifical college. An appendix includes reproductions of ancient texts referencing pontifical law, enriching the scholarly discourse on this critical subject.
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The Pontifical Law, Michael Johnson
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- 2024
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- Title
- The Pontifical Law
- Subtitle
- Religion and Religious Power in Ancient Rome
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Johnson
- Publisher
- de Gruyter
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 300
- ISBN13
- 9781614512653
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The pontificate in ancient Rome held unparalleled influence, overseeing state religious ceremonies and impacting personal aspects of Roman life such as adoption and burials. This extensively researched monograph presents a new conceptual framework for understanding pontifical law, exploring its significance in Roman religion. It analyzes the actions and doctrines of the pontiffs, critiques modern interpretations, and details the functions of the pontifical college. An appendix includes reproductions of ancient texts referencing pontifical law, enriching the scholarly discourse on this critical subject.