Twice Neokoros: Ephesus, Asia and the Cult of the Flavian Imperial Family

by Steven J. Friesen

Book Overview

Twice Neokoros is a case study of the Cult of the Sebastoi that was established in the city of Ephesus by the province of Asia during the late first century C.E. Epigraphic and numismatic data indicate that the Cult of the Sebastoi was dedicated in 89/90 to the Flavian imperial family. The architecture, sculpture, municipal titles, and urban setting of the cult all reflect Asian religious traditions. The image of Ephesus was significantly altered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004283315
• ISBN13: 9789004283312
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"