Antike Religion

Bernhard Linke provides a cogent introduction to the religious world of antiquity and a broad perspective on the immense body of scholarly literature on ancient religion. His comparative presentation of religious world-views in Greece and Rome sharpens the reader’s awareness of the differences between them despite their many commonalities. This textbook is an invaluable aid to beginners and advanced students of ancient history.


Bernhard Linke, Ruhr-Universität Bochum