Religion and empire :people, power, and the life of the spirit /Richard A. Horsley.

Name/Title

Religion and empire :people, power, and the life of the spirit /Richard A. Horsley.

Description

"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. ix, 151 p. ;18 cm.

Book Details

Author

Horsley, Richard A.

Place Published

City

Minneapolis

Date Published

circa 2003

Publication Subjects

Religion and politics.

Call No.

BL65 .P7 H69 2003

ISBN

0800636317

LCCN

2004299119

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-151).