Ex Asia et Syria : Oriental Religions in the Roman Central Balkans

Abstract

The monograph "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 dedicators and devotees of the particular cult in question. New conclusions are presented in a scientific framework, taking account of the latest theoretical developments.