The Imperial Cult Under the Flavians Kenneth Scott Ancient Religion & Mythology

Description: The Imperial Cult Under the Flavians Kenneth Scott Ancient Religion & Mythology_________________________________ The Imperial Cult Under the FlaviansAncient Religion and Mythology Seriesby Kenneth ScottPublished by Arno Press (1975) Condition:Excellent++ 1st Thus Edition Hardcover Book! NO MARKS! First published in 1936, this rare reprint is as hard-to-find as the 90 year old original. The binding is tight and all 204 pages within are bright white with NO WRITING, UNDERLINING, HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS with the exception of a personal imprint stamp on the title page (shown). The covers look near perfect, as can be seen in my photos. You will be happy with this one! Always handled and packaged with care! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! About the Book:This interesting book offers a detailed examination of the imperial cult during the reign of the Flavian dynasty in ancient Rome (69-96 AD). The book explores how the Flavian emperors—Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian—used the imperial cult as a tool to consolidate their power, legitimize their rule, and foster unity within the Roman Empire. Author Scott delves into the religious and political significance of the imperial cult, where emperors were worshipped as gods or semi-divine figures. He argues that the Flavians adeptly utilized this form of worship to strengthen their authority, particularly after the turmoil of the Year of the Four Emperors in 69 AD. By promoting their divine status, the Flavians were able to stabilize the empire and reinforce the idea that their rule was ordained by the gods. The book also examines the various ways the imperial cult was practiced throughout the empire, including the construction of temples, the institution of priesthoods, and the organization of public rituals and festivals. Scott highlights how these religious practices not only served to honor the emperors but also acted as a means of social control, encouraging loyalty among the populace and the provinces. Additionally, Scott explores the challenges and criticisms the imperial cult faced, both from traditional Roman religious practices and from emerging religious movements, such as early Christianity; and provides a nuanced view of how the Flavian emperors balanced their divine status with the expectations of Roman society and the practical needs of governing a vast and diverse empire. If reading a comprehensive analysis of how the Flavian dynasty used religion as a political instrument, shaping the nature of Roman imperial worship and leaving a lasting impact on the relationship between religion and politics in the ancient world, then this book is for you! Copyright © 2018-2024 TDM Inc. The photos and text in this listing are copyrighted. I spend lots of time writing up my descriptions and despise it when un-original losers cut and paste my descriptions in as their own. It is against ebay policy and if you are caught, you will be reported to ebay and could be sued for copyright infringement and damages.

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