One god pagan monotheism in the Roman Empire

• Other Authors: Mitchell, Stephen 1948- (Editor), Van Nuffelen, Peter (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Cambridge University Press c2010
• Subjects: Μονοθεϊσμός > Ιστορία; Παγανισμός > Ιστορία > Μεσόγειος; Ρώμη > Θρησκεία

"Graeco-Roman religion in its classic form was polytheistic; on the other hand, monotheistic ideas enjoyed wide currency in ancient philosophy. This contradiction provides a challenge for our understanding of ancient pagan religion. Certain forms of cult activity, including acclamations of β€ss...