The Rise, Decline and Fall of the Roman Religion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161412352)

The Rise, Decline and Fall of the Roman Religion is a historical book written by James Ballantyne Hannay. The book is a comprehensive study of the religion of the ancient Roman Empire, from its early origins to its eventual decline and fall. The author explores the various religious practices and beliefs of the Romans, including their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their rituals and ceremonies, and their attitudes towards death and the afterlife.Hannay delves into the social and political factors that shaped the Roman religion, such as the influence of Greek culture and the role of the state in regulating religious practices. He also examines the impact of Christianity on the Roman Empire and how it eventually supplanted the traditional Roman religion.The book is written in a scholarly and informative style, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. It provides readers with a detailed understanding of the Roman religion and its significance in the history of Western civilization. The Rise, Decline and Fall of the Roman Religion is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient history, religion, and culture.1925. In this volume the author continues his efforts to show that the whole Bible, Old Testament and New, is not in any way a divine revelation to man of an immortal god's will, nor is it true in its historical or any other statements. Simply, that is was a purely political engine, devised to enslave the people by the priesthood, under Roman rule.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: James Ballantyne Hannay
ISBN-10: 1161412352
ISBN-13: 9781161412352
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d