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Description:The colorful religion of Mithra originated in Persia, and enjoyed an immense popularity in the Roman Empire, becoming so popular in the valleys of the Danube and Rhine and in Great Britain that for a time Europe almost became Mithraic. When Mithra and Early Christianity met, the result was a ferocious implacable duel, the marks of which still can be detected on the body of present-day Christian doctrine.This definitive treatment of Mithrais religion by the recognized authority on classical religions pieces together information from the fragments of texts, bas-reliefs, statuary, etc., remaining from the almost total destruction of the religion centuries ago. In a work of masterful scholarship, Dr. Cumont reconstructs the charateristics of the principle divinities, the rituals, the mystery teachings, the liturgy and clergy, the attitude towards Mithra of the typical Roman soldier, the rapid dissemination of the religion in the early years of the Christian era. 70 illustrations—photographs and drawings of Mithraic art—are included.Preface to the French EditionTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsThe Origins of MithraismThe Dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman EmpireMithra & the Imperial Power of RomeThe Doctrine of the Mithraic MysteriesThe Mithraic Liturgy, Clergy & DevoteesMithraism & the Religions of the EmpireMithraic ArtIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Mysteries of Mithra. To get started finding The Mysteries of Mithra, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 278

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Dover Publications

Release: 1956

ISBN: 0486203239

Description: The colorful religion of Mithra originated in Persia, and enjoyed an immense popularity in the Roman Empire, becoming so popular in the valleys of the Danube and Rhine and in Great Britain that for a time Europe almost became Mithraic. When Mithra and Early Christianity met, the result was a ferocious implacable duel, the marks of which still can be detected on the body of present-day Christian doctrine.This definitive treatment of Mithrais religion by the recognized authority on classical religions pieces together information from the fragments of texts, bas-reliefs, statuary, etc., remaining from the almost total destruction of the religion centuries ago. In a work of masterful scholarship, Dr. Cumont reconstructs the charateristics of the principle divinities, the rituals, the mystery teachings, the liturgy and clergy, the attitude towards Mithra of the typical Roman soldier, the rapid dissemination of the religion in the early years of the Christian era. 70 illustrations—photographs and drawings of Mithraic art—are included.Preface to the French EditionTable of ContentsList of IllustrationsThe Origins of MithraismThe Dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman EmpireMithra & the Imperial Power of RomeThe Doctrine of the Mithraic MysteriesThe Mithraic Liturgy, Clergy & DevoteesMithraism & the Religions of the EmpireMithraic ArtIndexWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Mysteries of Mithra. To get started finding The Mysteries of Mithra, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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