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Mithraism was a Roman mystery cult that drew upon the mythology of
Mithras from the Persian Zoroastrian religion. In this unique book,
first published in 1903, Cumont explains how the Roman version
differed from the original worship of Mithras and then identifies
those rituals that have some historical accuracy. Often, the Roman
rituals preserved only the external trappings of Zoroastrian
worship, such as using animals skins during rites and designating
caves as holy places. Cumont also shows his readers how Mithraism
adopted beliefs and rituals from other sources as well, creating
the cult in its fully realized form. He then goes on to show how
the cult fell from favor and was finally overwhelmed by
Christianity. Students of history and religion, as well as anyone
interested in cult religions, will find this book an intriguing
journey through an obscure era. Belgian archaeologist and historian
FRANZ-VALERY-MARIE CUMONT (1869-1947) wrote numerous books, often
making use of his interest in philology and the study of
instructions. Among his books is Life After Roman Paganism (1922).
This book, from the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the
World (Asia and Far East Collection), represents an important
historical artifact on Asian history and culture. Its contents come
from the legions of academic literature and research on the subject
produced over the last several hundred years. Covered within is a
discussion drawn from many areas of study and research on the
subject. From analyses of the varied geography that encompasses the
Asian continent to significant time periods spanning centuries, the
book was made in an effort to preserve the work of previous
generations.
Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism and After Life in Roman
Paganism.
Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism and After Life in Roman
Paganism.
THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oriental
Religions in Roman Paganism, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the
entire book, please order ISBN 1564595374.
1912. Contents: The Chaldeans; Sketch of the History of Chaldean
Astronomy and Its Influence Upon the Religion; Babylonia and
Greece; Dissemination in the West; Power of Astrology; Hermetic
Books; Israel and Astrology; The Oriental Mysteries; Theology;
Sacred Numbers; The Sun as the Highest God; Development of Solar
Theology; Astral Mysticism Ethics and Cult; Mystic Element in
Astral Religion; Cosmic Emotion; Eschatology; Astral Mysticism as a
Preparation for the Future Life; Principal Doctrines; Magic
Processes.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
1910. Contents: Preface to the French Edition; The Origins of
Mithraism; The Dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman Empire;
Mithra and the Imperial Power of Rome; The Doctrine of the Mithraic
Mysteries; The Mithraic Liturgy, Clergy and Devotees; Mithraism and
the Religions of the Empire; Mithraic Art; Index.
THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries of
Mithra, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order
ISBN 1564596907.
THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oriental
Religions in Roman Paganism, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the
entire book, please order ISBN 1564595374.
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