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The Mysteries and Christianity

The Mysteries and Christianity

Glasse, John

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1162628189
ISBN13: 9781162628189
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mysteries and Christianity by John Glasse is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between Christianity and the ancient mystery religions. The book delves into the history and practices of mystery religions such as the Eleusinian Mysteries and the Mithraic Mysteries, and examines how these religions influenced the development of Christianity. Glasse also analyzes the role of mystery in Christian theology, including the concept of the Trinity and the sacraments. The book provides a detailed examination of the similarities and differences between these religions, and offers insights into the ways in which mystery religions may have influenced the development of Christian thought and practice. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, theology, and the development of Christianity.1921. Contents: Origin of the Eleusinian Mysteries; Officials and the Initiates, Greater Mysteries; The Orphics: Cybele, Isis, and Mithra; Paganism and Christianity; Sacramentarianism; The Kingdom; Primitive Religions; Elements of Sacrifice; Group Theory of Religion.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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