Athenian Religion: A History

Tantalizingly little documented, ancient Greek religion is all too often reduced to the dry analysis of archaeological remains. This major new work, by the most prestigious expert on the subject in the UK, is a revolutionary attempt to bring ancient religion to life, setting it firmly in the thick of contemporary events and politics. How did people actually worship the gods? Was Socrates' trial a crisis for religion or the state, or both? These are among the key issues addressed in what promises to be the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.