The salutary ideology -- The reception of the salutary ideology in the Near East -- The demise and transformation of the salutary ideology -- Pagan, Christian, and Jewish dedications for personal salvation -- Localizing provincial loyalty and personal religion : three case studies
Summary
Based on a thorough study of nearly 400 Greek and Latin inscriptions from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel, this book shows how the formula 'for salvation's sake' was fundamental to political, social and religious life in the Near East
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-236) and index
