City and Sanctuary Religion and Architecture in the Roman Near East [Paperback]

Focusing on the five cities of Palmyra, Petra, Gerasa, Caesarea Maritima and Jerusalem, this interesting and informative study demonstrates that religion was a vital factor in the layout and buildings of Near Eastern cities. Originally presented as lectures, the chapters examine specific places or buildings within each city in great practical detail and, combining architectural with historical and social analysis, Richardson looks at what sanctuaries, temples, churches, public squares, tombs tell us about the different relationship each city had with its Roman masters.Focusing on the five cities of Palmyra, Petra, Gerasa, Caesarea Maritima and Jerusalem, this interesting and informative study demonstrates that religion was a vital factor in the layout and buildings of Near Eastern cities.