Monotheism: The Primitive Religion of the City of Rome, a Historical Investigation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169781559)

Monotheism: The Primitive Religion of the City of Rome, a Historical Investigation is a book written by Henry Formby, which explores the origins and development of monotheism in ancient Rome. The author argues that monotheism was actually the primitive religion of the city of Rome, and that it was gradually replaced by polytheistic beliefs as the city grew and became more cosmopolitan.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of monotheism in ancient Rome. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical context in which monotheism emerged, while the second chapter explores the religious beliefs of the early Romans and their relationship to monotheism.Subsequent chapters examine the role of monotheism in Roman society, its influence on the development of Roman law and culture, and its eventual decline in the face of competing religious beliefs. The author also discusses the impact of monotheism on Christianity and other monotheistic religions that emerged in later periods.Throughout the book, Formby draws on a wide range of historical sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and modern scholarship. He also provides detailed analyses of key concepts and themes related to monotheism, such as the nature of deity, the role of sacrifice, and the relationship between religion and politics.Overall, Monotheism: The Primitive Religion of the City of Rome, a Historical Investigation is a fascinating and insightful exploration of a little-known aspect of ancient Roman history. It will be of interest to scholars and students of religion, history, and archaeology, as well as anyone interested in the origins and evolution of monotheistic beliefs.In the main derived from the Hebrew nation and the law of Moses, the primitive religion of the city of Rome, a historical investigation. This work contains an investigation instituted for the purpose of recovering the knowledge of an all important fact of history from the long obscurity under which it had lain, its existence having been on the whole rather suspected than openly avowed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Formby
ISBN-10: 1169781551
ISBN-13: 9781169781559
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.66lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d