Ursus 6 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I need reading material to pass away the summer. Recommend me books or DVDs on the following areas: Early Christianity or Roman Catholicism Judaism in the Greco-Roman world Anything on Paganism I might not have already read Roman Slavery Biographies of Roman statesmen (aside from Caesar and Augustus) A Roman literati I have not already read (in English translation) A book on related cultures (Carthaginians, Persians, Germanic tribes, etc) Anything else on Roman history and culture that does not focus exclusively on the military Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDickey 1 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) I need reading material to pass away the summer. Recommend me books or DVDs on the following areas: Early Christianity or Roman Catholicism Judaism in the Greco-Roman world Anything on Paganism I might not have already read Roman Slavery Biographies of Roman statesmen (aside from Caesar and Augustus) A Roman literati I have not already read (in English translation) A book on related cultures (Carthaginians, Persians, Germanic tribes, etc) Anything else on Roman history and culture that does not focus exclusively on the military I'm 3/4 of the way through a book right now, entitled, "From the Maccabees to the Mishnah," which you might like. It details Judaism in the Second Temple period, including practices, beliefs, institutions, etc. An amazing and enlightening read; definitely worth checking out. If you haven't read Eusebius, I'd recommend checking him out, too. Pengiun has published a multi-volume history of the church, Volume 1 might interest you. Hope that helps! Edited May 18, 2009 by DDickey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ingsoc 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 There is a excellent biography of Cato the Elder by A.S Astin ("Cato the Censor") that I've read last year. if you interesting in the Roman political theory I currently reading Chaim Wirszubski "Libertas as a political idea at Rome during the late republic and early principate" which examine the concept of freedom in Rome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I'm 3/4 of the way through a book right now, entitled, "From the Maccabees to the Mishnah," which you might like. It details Judaism in the Second Temple period, including practices, beliefs, institutions, etc. An amazing and enlightening read; definitely worth checking out. Yes, I tried to get that book once used from a third party seller on Amazon, but the order never went through. I am glad to hear it is a good read, though. Maybe I will pay full price for a new copy! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 There is a excellent biography of Cato the Elder by A.S Astin ("Cato the Censor") that I've read last year. if you interesting in the Roman political theory I currently reading Chaim Wirszubski "Libertas as a political idea at Rome during the late republic and early principate" which examine the concept of freedom in Rome. Those books do look interesting. Unfortunately, they also look pricey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ingsoc 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 There is a excellent biography of Cato the Elder by A.S Astin ("Cato the Censor") that I've read last year. if you interesting in the Roman political theory I currently reading Chaim Wirszubski "Libertas as a political idea at Rome during the late republic and early principate" which examine the concept of freedom in Rome. Those books do look interesting. Unfortunately, they also look pricey. Yes it's a big problem. I've solved it by lending them from the library. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 Yes it's a big problem. I've solved it by lending them from the library. Yeah, my local one-mule town library wouldn't have them, and probably wouldn't get them on interlibrary loan for me. Oh, well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artimi 10 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Have you read: Last Pagan: Julian the Apostate and the Death of the Ancient World by Adrian Murdoch Ancient Roman Gardens by Linda Farrar. These 2 I have and am sort of reading both over time. A book I would like to read one day By roman Hands: Inscriptions & Graffitti for Students of Latin by Matthew Hartnett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursus 6 Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Have you read:Last Pagan: Julian the Apostate and the Death of the Ancient World by Adrian Murdoch Yep. Ancient Roman Gardens by Linda Farrar.These 2 I have and am sort of reading both over time. Nope. That might be interesting, if the price is right. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artimi 10 Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Ursus.. I havent read the reveiws here.. I should and then I wouldnt accidentally recommend duplicates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites