Companion to the archaeology of religion in

A Companion to the Archaeology of Religion in the Ancient World presents a comprehensive overview of a wide range of topics relating to the practices, expressions, and interactions of religion in antiquity, primarily in the Greco-Roman world. ? Features readings that focus on religious experience and expression in the ancient world rather than solely on religious belief ? Places a strong emphasis on domestic and individual religious practice ? Represents the first time that the concept of ?lived religion? is applied to the ancient history of religion and archaeology of religion ? Includes cutting-edge data taken from top contemporary researchers and theorists in the field ? Examines a large variety of themes and religious traditions across a wide geographical area and chronological span ? Written to appeal equally to archaeologists and historians of religion