Csaba Szabó. Roman Religion in the Danubian Provinces: Space Sacralisation and Religious Communication during the Principate (1st–3rd Century AD)

Roman Religion in the Danubian Provinces reveals that sacralized spaces and religious communication were pivotal to understanding Roman religiosity during the Principate (1st–3rd century AD). The study challenges traditional spatial, theoretical, and chronological boundaries by analyzing micro, meso, and macro sacralized spaces—ranging from personal shrines to urban centers and pilgrimage networks. Using a systematic model of space sacralization alongside methodologies of lived religion and glocalization, the research demonstrates how religious practices adapted locally while reflecting broader Roman cultural phenomena. Key insights include the role of urban centers like Carnuntum as hubs of religious communication and the dynamic nature of Mithraic worship across diverse communities. The work bridges gaps in scholarship by integrating Central Eastern European research into English discourse, offering a comprehensive framework for studying religion in this heterogeneous region.

Dalglish, D. (2023). Csaba Szabó. Roman Religion in the Danubian Provinces: Space Sacralisation and Religious Communication during the Principate (1st–3rd Century AD). Hungarian Studies Review, 50(1-2), 190–195. https://doi.org/10.5325/hungarianstud.50.1-2.0190