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).