Religion and empire :
Horsley, Richard A.
Religion and empire : people, power, and the life of the spirit / Richard A. Horsley. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, c2003. - ix, 151 p. ; 18 cm. - Facets . - Facets (Fortress Press) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-151).
"Classical" and "Tibetan" Buddhism -- Devotion to Isis in the Roman Empire -- The revival of Islam and the Iranian revolution -- Renewal movements and resistance to empire in ancient Judea -- The Roman emperor cult -- Christmas, the festival of consumer capitalism -- Epilogue: Religion as effect of or response to imperial power.
0800636317
2004299119
Religion and politics.
BL65.P7 / H69 2003
322/.1
Religion and empire : people, power, and the life of the spirit / Richard A. Horsley. - Minneapolis : Fortress Press, c2003. - ix, 151 p. ; 18 cm. - Facets . - Facets (Fortress Press) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-151).
"Classical" and "Tibetan" Buddhism -- Devotion to Isis in the Roman Empire -- The revival of Islam and the Iranian revolution -- Renewal movements and resistance to empire in ancient Judea -- The Roman emperor cult -- Christmas, the festival of consumer capitalism -- Epilogue: Religion as effect of or response to imperial power.
0800636317
2004299119
Religion and politics.
BL65.P7 / H69 2003
322/.1