| Title: | La Religion a Rome sous les Sévères |
| Series: | Gorgias Theological Library 36 |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Publisher: | Gorgias Press |
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| By Jean Réville |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60724-291-8 |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Publication Date: | 5/2010 |
| From the 1886 edition |
| Language: | French |
| Format: | Hardback, Black, 6 x 9 in |
| Pages: | 310 |
When researching the fascinating religions of ancient Rome, Réville’s study is frequently found. Affording a thorough introduction to Roman religious society of the third century from the stoicism of Marcus Aurelius to the syncretism of Severus, Réville offers insight on every page. Syncretism dominates his discussion of the first half of the third century, beginning from the elements of the Greco-Roman religion and culture, through the cult of the emperors, into original elements of the syncretism and the influence of Mithraism. The next topic addressed is pagan syncretism, from classic to superstition. Ending the first section of the book is a consideration of the love of mystery on the part of the ancients. Moving on to the religious reform under the Severides, Réville demonstrates the Neopythagorean aspect of the reformation. Obviously, this allows for a comparison of significant figures such as Apollonius of Tyana and Jesus. Noting that reform stretched throughout the empire, Réville seeks other influences. Eastern religions, introducing Baal to Rome and even the cult of the saints play a role in this development. Yielding lasting results, this study of ancient religion will be welcomed by eager readers interested in the history of religions.
Jean Réville (1854-1908) was a French theologian. He studied at Geneva, Berlin, and Heidelberg before becoming a professor of patristics at the Sorbonne.
Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
(page 9)
- PREMIERE PARTIE (page 33)
- CHAPITRE II : LES ELEMENTS D' ORIGINE ORIENTALE DANS LE SYNCRETISME DU III SIECLE (page 55)
- CHAPITRE III: LE MITHRIACISME SERNIER ET PRINCIPAL ELEMENT DU PAGANISME SYNCRETOSTE (page 85)
- CHAPITRE IV: LE PAGANISME SYNCRETISTE (page 112)
- CHAPITRE V: LE SENTIMENT RELIGIEUX DANS LA SOCIETE PAIENNE DU IN SIECLE (page 135)
- DEUXIEME PARTIE: LES TEN TENTATIVES DE REFORME RELIGIEUSE A LA COUR DES SEVERES
(page 198)
- CHAPITRE VII LA REFORME NEOPYTHAGORICIENNE. APOLLONIUS DE TYANE
(page 218)
- CHAPITRE VIII LA REFORME ORIENTALE. L'AVENEMENT D'UN BAAL A ROME
(page 245)
- CHAPITRE IX LA REFORME ELECTIQUE. LE CULTE DES SAINTS
(page 266)
- CHAPITRE X LE TERME DE L'EVOLUTION SYNCRETISE PAIENNE DANS LA SOCIETE ANTIQUE
(page 292)
- TABLE DES MATIERES
(page 305)
