This volume analyzes the priesthood of the provincial cult in every province of the Latin West where evidence has survived in the period from Augustus down to the mid-third century. Particular attention is paid to the epigraphic record, notably the Testimony of honorific statues, especially at provincial centres, but discussion also focuses on the origin and background of provincial priests, their office and duties, and their careers both before and after holding provincial office. Of special interest are the 16 tables that list the main facts preserved by the epigraphic record, also a concluding overview that summarizes the principal features of the institution, including the office of priestess and the role of administrative officials. Some 50 plates illustrate the text.
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'"Fishwick proposes a "modest supplement" to Lily Ross Taylor's work. He is too modest... Specialists should hasten to purchase the current first installment...'
C. Robert Phillips III, "Classical World, 1990.
'"There can be no question that Fishwick's work is extremely important also for the study of biblical literature and for the history of Christianity.'
Hans Dieter Betz, "Critical Review.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
C. Robert Phillips III, "Classical World, 1990.
'"There can be no question that Fishwick's work is extremely important also for the study of biblical literature and for the history of Christianity.'
Hans Dieter Betz, "Critical Review.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
Duncan Fishwick, B.A. (Manchester), M.A. (Oxford), M.Phil. (Manchester), D.Litt. (Leiden), is Emeritus University Professor of Classics, University of Alberta. He has published extensively in various fields of Roman History, notably the Imperial Cult, including The Imperial Cult in the Latin West. Vols. 1,1-2; 2,1-2 (Brill, 1987-92)
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