Format:
IX, 151 S.
,
18 cm
ISBN:
9780800636319
,
0800636317
Series Statement:
Facets
Content:
"Classical" and "Tibetan" Buddhism -- Devotion to Isis in the Roman Empire -- The revival of Islam and the Iranian revolution -- Renewal movements and resistance to empire in ancient Judea -- The Roman emperor cult -- Christmas, the festival of consumer capitalism -- Epilogue: Religion as effect of or response to imperial power.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-151)
,
"Classical" and "Tibetan" Buddhism -- Devotion to Isis in the Roman Empire -- The revival of Islam and the Iranian revolution -- Renewal movements and resistance to empire in ancient Judea -- The Roman emperor cult -- Christmas, the festival of consumer capitalism -- Epilogue: Religion as effect of or response to imperial power
Language:
English
Subjects:
Theology
Keywords:
Religion
;
Macht
;
Politik
;
Geschichte
Author information:
Horsley, Richard A. 1939-
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