Jörg Rüpke
1 book
About the Author
Jörg Rüpke is a distinguished scholar of religious studies whose work explores how religious practices, institutions, and identities developed across the ancient world. With an emphasis on lived religion, cultural change, and the relationship between communities and urban spaces, he brings historical depth and interdisciplinary perspective to the study of belief. His research connects ancient evidence with broader questions about society, memory, and modernization, making his writing valuable to specialists and general readers alike. His notable work, Cities of Gods: A Global History of Religion and the City from the Ancient World to the Modern, reflects his wide-ranging approach.
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