The Palmyrenes of Dura-Europos: A Study of Religious Interaction in Roman Syria (Religions in the Graeco-Roman World) [Hardcover]

Lucinda Dirven (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999 | Series: Religions in the Graeco-Roman World (Book 138)

This volume deals with the religion of Palmyrenes in Dura-Europos during the first three centuries of the Common Era, and focuses upon the religious interaction between this migrant community and their new residence. By studying the religious interaction of distinct groups on a local level, this study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the process of religious development and change in Syria during the Roman period. Information on the Palmyrenes of Dura-Europos consists primarily of archaeological remains that have been found there. The Palmyrene materials from Dura-Europos have never been published collectively, and for this reason they are enumerated and re-evaluated in the appendix. The book is richly illustrated with 20 figures and 22 plates.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'"This interesting and well-organized work is certainly the best book-length study of any aspect of the culture of Dura-Europos, and is simultaneously quite close to being the best available treatment of the religion of PalmyraApart from being a highly useful study of fascinating material, and, via the evidence from Dura, an important contribution to the religious history of Palmyra itself, this book offers a model of logic and clarity in approaching the confusing and contested cultural and religious history of the Near East, and should be read by all future students of the area.'
Fergus Millar, "Journal of Roman Studies, 2001.
'"This is an important sociological study'
L.L. Grabbe, "Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2000.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004115897
• ISBN-13: 978-9004115897
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,118,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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