Ancient Italy and Modern Religion: Volume 1

Originally published in 1933, this book addresses how ancient Italian religion shaped later receptions and expressions of Christianity in Italy and the world.

Robert Seymour Conway (Author)

9781107623453, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 September 2013

190 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.29 kg

Originally published in 1933, the Hibbert Lectures of 1932 by Robert Seymour Conway address how ancient Italian religion, in its various forms, shaped later receptions and expressions of Christianity in Italy and the world. The text is accompanied by photographs of wall paintings, statues and other ancient religious artifacts from Italy and elsewhere in the ancient world. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient religion and the development of Christianity.

Preface
List of illustrations
1. Pictures of pre-Roman religion
2. Orpheus in Italy
3. The Etruscan influence on Roman beliefs
4. Breaking through the maze
5. Modern problems in the eyes of an Augustan poet
6. The road to Christmas
Addendum
Index of topics
Index of names.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]