This volume, one in a series of books examining religious
rivalries, focuses in detail on the religious dimension of life in
two particular Roman cities: Sardis and Smyrna. The essays explore
the relationships and rivalries among Jews, Christians, and various
Greco-Roman religious groups from the second century bce to the
fourth century ce.
The thirteen contributors, including seasoned scholars and
promising newcomers, bring fresh perspectives on religious life in
antiquity. They draw upon a wide range of archaeological,
epigraphic, and literary data to investigate the complex web of
relationships that existed among the religious groups of these two
cities--from coexistence and cooperation to competition and
conflict. To the extent that the essays investigate how religious
groups are shaped by their urban settings, the book also offers
insights into the material urban realities of the Roman Empire.
Investigating two cities together in one volume highlights
similarities and differences in the interaction of religious groups
in each location. The specific focus on Sardis and Smyrna is
broadened through an investigation of methodological issues
involved in the study of the interaction of urban-based religious
groups in antiquity. The volume will be of particular interest to
scholars and advanced students in Biblical Studies, Classical
Studies, and Archaeology.
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