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This document discusses Roman attitudes towards oracular and prophetic activity in the Roman Empire. It focuses specifically on Roman policies towards religious institutions in Egypt. The Romans closely monitored powerful oracles and temples in Egypt, weakening their influence by confiscating land, registering priests, and requiring financial reports. This was done out of fear that the independent priesthood posed a threat to Roman political control. The document argues that while economic concerns motivate
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