Mithraism And The Religions Of The Empire - Franz Cumont - Bog

""Mithraism and the Religions of the Empire"" is a scholarly work by Franz Cumont that explores the ancient religion of Mithraism and its relationship to other religions in the Roman Empire. The book delves into the origins and development of Mithraism, its beliefs and practices, and its spread throughout the Roman Empire. Cumont examines the similarities and differences between Mithraism and other religions of the time, including Christianity, Judaism, and the cults of Isis and Serapis. He also explores the role of Mithraism in the military and its influence on Roman society. The book includes detailed analysis of archaeological evidence and ancient texts, making it an important resource for scholars of ancient history and religion.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries of Mithra, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596907.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.