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Mystery Religions and Christianity

Mystery Religions and Christianity

Angus, Samuel

Hardcover

Comparative ReligionFiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1161364447
ISBN13: 9781161364446
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 2.55
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Mystery Religions and Christianity by Samuel Angus is a scholarly exploration of the relationship between ancient mystery religions and the development of Christianity. The book examines the similarities and differences between the beliefs and practices of mystery religions, such as the cult of Isis and Mithraism, and those of early Christianity. Angus argues that these mystery religions played a significant role in shaping the development of Christian theology and practice. He also explores the ways in which Christianity was influenced by the cultural and religious context of the ancient world, and the ways in which it adapted to these influences. The book is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the historical and theological connections between mystery religions and Christianity, and provides valuable insights into the early development of Christian thought and practice.1924. A study in the religious background of early Christianity. Contents: orientation, the historical crises of the Graco Roman world in their bearing upon the mystery religions and Christianity; what is a mystery religion; three stages of a mystery; appeal of the mystery religions, conditions favorable to the spread of the mysteries; appeal of the mystery religions, alleged reasons for their rapid spread; defects of the mysteries and their ultimate failure; victory of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

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