This book; the second of the two volumes that make up Religions of Rome; presents a wide range of documents illustrating religious life in the Roman world from the early Republic to the late Empire (both visual evidence and texts in translation). More than just a "sourcebook;" it explores some of the major themes and problems of Roman religion (such as sacrifice; the religious calendar; divination and prediction). Each document has an introduction; explanatory notes and bibliography; and is used as the starting point for further discussion.
#2918597 in Books Rahnema Ali 2011-06-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .71 x 5.98l; 1.00 #File Name: 0521182212334 pagesSuperstition As Ideology in Iranian Politics
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An educationBy ScA very rich and detailed book. As an American; I was struck by the extent to which Iran's clerics espouse a range of political opinions; not the one-note "loony mullahs" the media here likes to portray. The author takes this as a given; and it's not his main point at all; but the extent to which Iranian politics is dynamic and contested; even from inside the power structure; was a revelation to me. I should say that the book is difficult to follow at times for someone unfamiliar with Iran; particularly that it spans several centuries of intellectual and political thought. But I persisted and I'm glad I did; and I am now looking for more good reads on this fascinating country.
