Isis in the Graeco-Roman World

Witt, R. E.;. Isis in the Graeco-Roman World. Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, (1971). First edition. 8vo. 336pp. Blue cloth with gold lettering on spine in original dust jacket. The cult of Isis as a potent factor in the formation of the Graeco-Roman and Christian civilization of the Western world is the subject of this detailed study. Dr. Witt’s investigation is both theological and archaeological, and his insights to the ancient literary sources and illustrations of significant material from ancient sites. Images are b/w photographic reproductions of various art work of the goddess. Minor scuffing on binding. Dj price clipped. Slight creasing, chipping and staining on dj. Tight copy with dust jacket in good-, binding in very good, interior in near fine condition. Part of the series “Aspects of Greek and Roman Life.” vg. Hardcover. (26148) $65