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The Worship of Augustus Caesar

AUTHOR Delmar, Alexander
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The Worship of Augustus Caesar is a book written by Alexander DelMar that explores the cult of Augustus Caesar in ancient Rome. The book delves into the origins of the cult, the rituals and practices associated with it, and the political and social implications of its establishment. DelMar provides a detailed analysis of the ways in which Augustus Caesar's image and power were used to create a sense of unity and loyalty among the Roman people, and how this worship of the emperor became an integral part of Roman society. The book also examines the role of religion in the political and social structures of ancient Rome and the ways in which Augustus Caesar's cult helped to shape these structures. Overall, The Worship of Augustus Caesar offers a fascinating insight into the religious and political landscape of ancient Rome and the enduring legacy of Augustus Caesar's rule.1899. Derived from a study of coins, monuments, calendars, aeras and astronomical and astrological cycles, the whole establishing a new chronology and survey of history and religion. Contents: cycle of the eclipses; ancient year of ten months; Ludi Seculars and Olympiads; astrology of the divine year; Jovian Cycle and worship; various years of the incarnation; aeras; cycles; chronological problems and solutions; Maetho's false chronology; forgeries in stone; the Roman Messiah.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781169330399
ISBN-10: 1169330398
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 370
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 7.00 x 0.88 x 10.00 inches
Weight: 1.89 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Astrology - Horoscopes
Literary Collections | Occultism
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The Worship of Augustus Caesar is a book written by Alexander DelMar that explores the cult of Augustus Caesar in ancient Rome. The book delves into the origins of the cult, the rituals and practices associated with it, and the political and social implications of its establishment. DelMar provides a detailed analysis of the ways in which Augustus Caesar's image and power were used to create a sense of unity and loyalty among the Roman people, and how this worship of the emperor became an integral part of Roman society. The book also examines the role of religion in the political and social structures of ancient Rome and the ways in which Augustus Caesar's cult helped to shape these structures. Overall, The Worship of Augustus Caesar offers a fascinating insight into the religious and political landscape of ancient Rome and the enduring legacy of Augustus Caesar's rule.1899. Derived from a study of coins, monuments, calendars, aeras and astronomical and astrological cycles, the whole establishing a new chronology and survey of history and religion. Contents: cycle of the eclipses; ancient year of ten months; Ludi Seculars and Olympiads; astrology of the divine year; Jovian Cycle and worship; various years of the incarnation; aeras; cycles; chronological problems and solutions; Maetho's false chronology; forgeries in stone; the Roman Messiah.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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