Religion and empire: people, power, and the life of the spirit
"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: Re...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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Minneapolis, Minn.
Fortress Press
c 2003
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| In: | Year: 2003 |
| Series/Journal: | Facets
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Religion
/ Power
/ Politics
/ History
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| Further subjects: | B
Religion And Politics
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| Summary: | "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. |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-151) |
| ISBN: | 0800636317 |