Cities of Gods: A Global History of Religion and the City from the Ancient World to the Modern
by Jörg Rüpke
Jörg Rüpke traces the intertwined history of religion and urban life across the globe, from the ancient world to the modern city. This wide-ranging historical study explores how cities have shaped religious traditions and how religion has influenced the development of urban societies.
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Cities of Gods examines the relationship between religion and the city across global history.
Spanning the ancient world to the modern era, the book considers how urban life and religious traditions have shaped one another.
Jörg Rüpke presents a broad historical perspective on cities as important settings for religious ideas, practices, and communities.
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