Download or read book The Contest for Time and Space in the Roman Imperial Cults and 1 Peter written by Wei Hsien Wan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wei Hsien Wan builds on the work of David Horrell and Travis Williams for his argument that the letter of 1 Peter engages in a subtle, calculated form of resistance to Rome, that has often gone undetected. Whilst previous discussion of the topic has remained largely focused on the letter's stance toward specific Roman institutions, such as the emperor, household structures, and the imperial cults, Wan takes the conversation beyond these confines and examines 1 Peter's critique of the Roman Empire in terms of its ideology or worldview. Using the work of James Scott to conceptualize ideological resistance against domination, Wan considers how the imperial cults of Anatolia and 1 Peter offered distinct constructions of time and space-that is, how they envisioned reality differently. Insofar as these differences led to divergent ways of conceiving the social order, they acquired political power and generated potential for conflict. Wan thus argues that 1 Peter confronts Rome on a cosmic scale with its alternative construal of time and space, and examines the evidence that the Petrine author consciously, if cautiously, interrogated the imperial imagination at its most foundational levels, and set forth in its place a theocentric, Christological understanding of the world.
Download or read book Competition in the Ancient World written by Nick Fisher and published by Classical Press of Wales. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient peoples, like modern, spent much of their lives engaged in and thinking about competitions: both organised competitions with rules, audiences and winners, such as Olympic and gladiatorial games, and informal, indefinite, often violent, competition for fundamental goals such as power, wealth and honour. The varied papers in this book form a case for viewing competition for superiority as a major force in ancient history, including the earliest human societies and the Assyrian and Aztec empires. Papers on Greek history explore the idea of competitiveness as peculiarly Greek, the intense and complex quarrel at the heart of Homer's Iliad, and the importance of formal competitions in the creation of new political and social identities in archaic Sicyon and classical Athens. Papers on the Roman world shed fresh light on Republican elections, through a telling parallel from Renaissance Venice, on modes of competitive display of wealth and power evident in elite villas in Italy in the imperial period, and on the ambiguities in the competitive self-representations of athletes, sophists and emperors.
Download or read book Reconsidering Roman Power written by Nathanael Andrade and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the imperial states of the ancient world, the Roman empire stands out for its geographical extent, its longevity and its might. This collective volume investigates how the many peoples inhabiting Rome's vast empire perceived, experienced, and reacted to both the concrete and the ideological aspects of Roman power. More precisely, it explores how they dealt with Roman might through their religious and political rituals; what they regarded as the empire's distinctive features, as well as its particular limitations and weaknesses; what forms of criticism they developed towards the way Romans exercised power; and what kind of impact the encounter with Roman power had upon the ways they defined themselves and reflected about power in general. This volume is unusual in bringing Jewish, and especially rabbinic, sources and perspectives together with Roman, Greek or Christian ones. This is the result of its being part of the research program "Judaism and Rome" (ERC Grant Agreement no. 614 424), dedicated to the study of the impact of the Roman empire upon ancient Judaism.
Download or read book Rome and the Making of a World State 150 BCE 20 CE written by Josiah Osgood and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-12 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new historical survey that recasts the 'fall of the Roman Republic' as part of the rise of a uniquely successful world state.
Download or read book Roman Honor written by Carlin A. Barton and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an attempt to coax Roman history closer to the bone, to the breath and matter of the living being. Drawing from a remarkable array of ancient and modern sources, Carlin Barton offers the most complex understanding to date of the emotional and spiritual life of the ancient Romans. Her provocative and original inquiry focuses on the sentiments of honor that shaped the Romans' sense of themselves and their society. Speaking directly to the concerns and curiosities of the contemporary reader, Barton brings Roman society to life, elucidating the complex relation between the inner life of its citizens and its social fabric. Though thoroughly grounded in the ancient writings—especially the work of Seneca, Cicero, and Livy—this book also draws from contemporary theories of the self and social theory to deepen our understanding of ancient Rome. Barton explores the relation between inner desires and social behavior through an evocative analysis of the operation, in Roman society, of contests and ordeals, acts of supplication and confession, and the sense of shame. As she fleshes out Roman physical and psychological life, she particularly sheds new light on the consequential transition from republic to empire as a watershed of Roman social relations. Barton's ability to build productively on both old and new scholarship on Roman history, society, and culture and her imaginative use of a wide range of work in such fields as anthropology, sociology, psychology, modern history, and popular culture will make this book appealing for readers interested in many subjects. This beautifully written work not only generates insight into Roman history, but also uses that insight to bring us to a new understanding of ourselves, our modern codes of honor, and why it is that we think and act the way we do.
Download or read book Roman Life and Manners Under the Early Empire written by Ludwig Friedlaender and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Roman Life and Manners Under the Early Empire written by Ludwig Friedlaender and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography written by William Smith and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 1644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Greek Athletics in the Roman World written by Zahra Newby and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-06 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring a key area of Greek culture as it developed under Rome and the Second Sophistic, this work investigates questions of how identity is constructed through a cultural appropriation of the past.
Download or read book Legendary Rivals Collegiality and Ambition in the Tales of Early Rome written by Jaclyn Neel and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Legendary Rivals Jaclyn Neel argues for a new interpretation of the foundation myths of Rome. Instead of a negative portrayal of the city’s early history, these tales offer a didactic paradigm of the correct way to engage in competition. Accounts from the triumviral period stress the dysfunctional nature of the city’s foundation to capture the memory of Rome’s civil wars. Republican evidence suggests a different emphasis. Through diachronic analyses of the tales of Romulus and Remus, Amulius and Numitor, Brutus and Collatinus, and Camillus and Manlius Capitolinus, Neel shows that Romans of the Republic and early Principate would have seen these stories as examples of competition that pushed the bounds of propriety.
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Bible Pleroma Zuzim written by James Hastings and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Bible written by James Hastings and published by The Minerva Group, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a century the ten-volume Dictionary of the Bible has been the definitive reference. "It is a Dictionary of the Old and New Testaments, together with the Old Testament Apocrypha, according to the Authorized and Revised English Versions, and with constant reference to the original tongues. ... Articles have been written on the names of all Persons and Places, on the Antiquities and Archaeology of the Bible, on its Ethnology, Geology, and Natural History, on Biblical Theology and Ethic, and even on the obsolete or archaic words occurring in the English Versions." James Hastings (1852-1922) was a distinguished scholar and pastor. He was founder and editor of the Expository Times and is also well known for editing the Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, the Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels, and the Dictionary of the Apostolic Church.
Download or read book Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography Isabadius Zymethus 1857 written by Sir William Smith and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ancient Rome 4 in 1 written by A.J.Kingston and published by A.J.Kingston. This book was released on 2023 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the Ancient Rome 4 in 1 book bundle, a must-have collection for any history buff or lover of ancient civilizations. This bundle includes four captivating books that delve deep into the history of the Roman Empire, Augustus, the Colosseum, and Gladiators. In Book 1, The Roman Empire: A Tale of Power, Politics, and Enduring Legacy, you will discover the fascinating history of one of the world's most powerful empires. From its humble beginnings to its eventual collapse, this book covers all the major events and influential figures that shaped the Roman Empire. Book 2, Augustus: The Rise of Rome's First Emperor and the Foundation of the Roman Empire, takes a closer look at the life of Augustus, the man who transformed Rome from a republic to an empire. You will learn about Augustus' rise to power, his reforms, and the lasting impact he had on Roman society. Book 3, Blood, Sand, and Stone: The History and Legacy of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome, explores one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Rome. From the design and construction of the Colosseum to the gruesome gladiatorial battles that took place within its walls, this book provides a comprehensive look at the history and legacy of this remarkable structure. Finally, Book 4, Gladiators of Ancient Rome: A Bloody Legacy of Combat and Courage, takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of gladiatorial combat. You will learn about the different types of gladiators, their training regimens, and the role they played in ancient Roman society. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious about the fascinating world of ancient Rome, the Ancient Rome 4 in 1 book bundle is the perfect collection for you. Order now and discover the captivating history and enduring legacy of one of the world's greatest civilizations.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography Abacaenum Hytanis written by William Smith and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A General History of Rome written by Charles Merivale and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Short History of Roman People written by William Francis Allen and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
