Power, Politics and the Cults of Isis
English | 2014 | ISBN: 9004277188 | 385 Pages | True PDF | 7.71 MB
Proceedings of the Vth International Conference of Isis Studies, Boulogne-sur-Mer, October 13-15, 2011
"The Egyptian gods" mattered greatly to many kings, emperors, cities and elites in the Hellenistic and Roman world. Power, politics & the cults of Isis provides the first overview of this important phenomenon and shows how this happened, and why.
'This is a highly useful collection of papers. It will be of obvious use to anyone with an interest in the history and development of Isiac cult in the Hellenistic and Roman worlds, particularly in epigraphic and artistic evidence for the cult. It will be of equal interest to those working with theories and concepts of power, especially as it relates to religion, and it should also be considered by anyone with an interest in religious identity in the ancient world. It is an engaging and thought-provoking volume.' - Juliette Harrisson, Newman University, The Classical Review 66.1 (2016).
'The volume's geographical, chronological and thematic scope is impressive. An array of archaeological, epigraphic, literary, numismatic and papyrological evidence is deployed, illuminating many facets of Isis' evolving cultural significance.' - Nick West, University of Reading, The Journal of Hellenic Studies 136 (2016)
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