A Letter From Rome - Conyers Middleton - Bog

A Letter From Rome: Showing An Exact Conformity Between Popery And Paganism is a book written by Conyers Middleton in 1733. The book is an analysis of the similarities between the practices and beliefs of the Catholic Church and those of the pagan religions of ancient Rome. Middleton argues that many of the rituals and traditions of the Catholic Church were borrowed from pagan religions, and that this borrowing was deliberate and intentional. The book is divided into chapters that examine different aspects of Catholicism, such as the use of images and relics, the veneration of saints, and the celebration of holy days. Middleton also discusses the history of the Catholic Church, its relationship with the Roman Empire, and its influence on European culture. The book was controversial when it was first published, and it remains a contentious topic among scholars of religion and history.Or The Religion Of The Present Romans Derived From That Of Their Heathen Ancestors.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.