Religion and Apuleius’ Golden Ass: The Sacred Ass

This volume examines Apuleius’ The Golden Ass within the context of the popular beliefs and Jewish and Christian writings that were part of the intellectual culture of 2^nd century C.E. North Africa. Suitable for those studying Apuleius, Roman literature, and Christian and Jewish literature and beliefs of this period.

Warren S. Smith is Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA, and has also taught in Kenya and the Philippines. He has edited Erasmus’ Annotations on Romans and Satiric Advice on Women and Marriage From Plautus to Chaucer.