Transition of Religious Practices in Ancient Rome

The chapter delves into the evolving attitudes towards religious practices in ancient Rome, from active participation to obligatory observance and eventual indifference. It discusses the efforts by figures like Augustus to re-establish pagan traditions, leading to tensions with emerging Christianity and sporadic persecutions of Christians in later Roman Empire. The chapter also explores the decline of paganism in the Empire, influenced by the spread of Christianity and various attempts to blend Christian elements with pagan beliefs.