The "holy men" of the early Roman Empire were not restricted to the Judeo-Christian tradition. This book examines the lifestyle and behaviour of a variety of such figures asking how they acquired the prestige they did and how they turned into objects of successful religious cults. It examines the various services, real and imaginary, that holy men had to offer, and the techniques they used to maintain their credibility. It should be of considerable interest to students of the Early Roman Empire, ancient religion and early ...
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The "holy men" of the early Roman Empire were not restricted to the Judeo-Christian tradition. This book examines the lifestyle and behaviour of a variety of such figures asking how they acquired the prestige they did and how they turned into objects of successful religious cults. It examines the various services, real and imaginary, that holy men had to offer, and the techniques they used to maintain their credibility. It should be of considerable interest to students of the Early Roman Empire, ancient religion and early Christianity.
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