End Of The Pagan City Religion Economy And Urbanism In Late Antique North Africa, The

End Of The Pagan City Religion Economy And Urbanism In Late Antique North Africa, The

By Anna Leone

Book Description

The transformation of spiritual landscapes reveals profound truths about how communities navigate change, and this scholarly exploration offers unique insights into one of history's most significant religious transitions. Anna Leone examines the fascinating period when North African cities underwent dramatic spiritual and cultural shifts between the 4th and 6th centuries AD, as ancient pagan traditions gave way to new religious practices.

Through careful archaeological investigation across modern-day Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, this work uncovers how urban communities adapted when their foundational belief systems changed. Leone explores the compelling questions that arise during any spiritual transformation: which sacred practices endure, which disappear, and how meaning evolves when traditions are passed down through changing times.

The book reveals how physical spaces reflect spiritual evolution, examining the practical realities of what happened to pagan monuments, temples, and sacred materials as communities embraced different paths. Were these changes driven by genuine religious conviction, or did economic and social pressures play the determining role? This investigation offers valuable perspectives on how material culture both shapes and responds to spiritual transformation.

For readers interested in understanding how communities navigate religious change, this archaeological study provides concrete examples of adaptation, loss, and continuity. The North African experience illuminates universal patterns of how societies balance honoring the past while embracing new spiritual directions, offering insights relevant to anyone exploring questions of tradition, change, and meaning in their own spiritual journey.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)

📄 Length: 319 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore Cities and towns
  • ✓ Explore Cities and towns, africa
  • ✓ Explore Sociology, urban
  • ✓ Explore Africa, north, antiquities
  • ✓ Explore History
  • ✓ Explore Urban Sociology
  • ✓ Explore Cities and towns, religious life

Topics Covered

Religious aspects Cities and towns Cities and towns, africa Sociology, urban Africa, north, antiquities History Urban Sociology Cities and towns, religious life Paganism Cities and towns, history Antiquities

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