Ex Asia et Syria: Oriental Religions in the Roman Central Balkans
By (author) Nadežda Gavrilović Vitas
Paperback (Published)
(February 2021)
ISBN: 9781789699135
8.07 x 11.46 inches
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This book examines the cults of Asia Minor and Syrian origin in the Roman provinces of the Central Balkans. The author analyzes all hitherto known epigraphical and archaeological material attesting to the presence of the cults in that region, a subject yet to be the object of serious scholarly study.
Ex Asia Minor et Syria: Religions in the Roman Central Balkans investigates the cults of Asia Minor and Syrian origin in the Roman provinces of the Central Balkans. The author presents, analyzes and interprets all hitherto known epigraphical and archaeological material which attests to the presence of Asia Minor and Syrian cults in that region, a subject which is yet to be the object of a serious scholarly study. Thus the book both reviews previously known monuments and artefacts, many of which are now missing or are destroyed, and adds new finds, exploring their social and geographical context from all possible angles, and focusing on the thoughts and beliefs of the dedicants and devotees of the particular cult in question. New conclusions are presented in a scientific framework, taking account of the latest theoretical developments.
Introduction Geographical Frame and Pre-Roman History of the Central Balkan Roman Provinces The History of the Research of Asia Minor and Syrian Religions and Cults Cultural Influences and Romanisation I. Asia Minor Religions and Cults Magna Mater Attis Sabazius Jupiter Dolichenus Jupiter Turmasgades The Cult of Jupiter Melanus and other Asia Minor Local Gods Men Artemis of Ephesus II. Syrian Religions in the Central Balkans Sol Invictus Dea Syria Theos Hypsistos III. Quarries, Workshops and their Localisation IV. Palmyrene Funerary Monuments in the Central Balkans V. Conclusion VI. Bibliography VII. Catalogue VIII. Maps, Introduction ;
Geographical Frame and Pre-Roman History of the Central Balkan Roman Provinces ;
The History of the Research of Asia Minor and Syrian Religions and Cults ;
Cultural Influences and Romanisation ;
I. Asia Minor Religions and Cults ;
Magna MaterAttisSabaziusJupiter DolichenusJupiter TurmasgadesThe Cult of Jupiter Melanus and other Asia Minor Local GodsMēnArtemis of Ephesus II. Syrian Religions in the Central Balkans ;
Sol InvictusDea SyriaTheos Hypsistos III. Quarries, Workshops and their Localisation ;
IV. Palmyrene Funerary Monuments in the Central Balkans ;
V. Conclusion ;
VI. Bibliography ;
VII. Catalogue ;
VIII. Maps
Nadežda Gavrilović Vitas obtained her PhD in archaeology from the University of Belgrade. She has worked at the Institute of Archaeology in Belgrade since 1999, mainly focusing on Roman religion, epigraphy, settlements and necropolises. She is the director of the archaeological projects and excavations ‘Mediana – the residence of Constantine the Great’ and ‘Building with octagon in Niš Fortress’ in Niš.
- By (author) Nadežda Gavrilović Vitas
The volume is immaculately researched and annotated, with numerous illustrations that otherwise would be very hard to access. A work of importance for archeologists, art historians, Balkanists and anyone interested in the spread and evolution of the pagan cults of the Roman Empire. - Caroline Stone, AramcoWorld (2021)
— Caroline Stone
'A well-organized book with detailed information about monuments and religious cults and their study in world literature, a balanced interpretation, based on scrupulous analyses of facts and artefacts, all that is needed to present a book like this as one of the necessary titles for future research and surveys.' – Prof. Kostadin Rabadjiev (2022): Archaeologia Bulgarica ХХV, 3
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'For the conclusion of this review, it is worth repeating that the book Ex Asia et Syria, Oriental Religions in the Roman Central Balkans achieved its goal: to present the Central Balkans territory as valuable for a better understanding of Asia Minor and Syrian cults, their diffusion, and their importance for the Romanised or indigenous population and the integration of this region into the complex Greco-Roman cultural sphere.' – Jelena Anđelković Grašar (2023): Antigüedad: Religiones y Sociedades
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