Religions of Antiquity as Preparatory to Christianity - Charles Newton Scott - Bog

Religions of Antiquity as Preparatory to Christianity is a book written by Charles Newton Scott. The book is a comprehensive study of the religions that existed in the ancient world and how they influenced the development of Christianity. The author explores the religious beliefs and practices of various ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Persians. He examines the similarities and differences between these religions and Christianity, and how they contributed to the formation of Christian theology and beliefs. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular religion and its impact on Christianity. The author also discusses the role of philosophy and mysticism in the ancient world and how they influenced Christian thought. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and its impact on contemporary beliefs and practices.1914. The purpose of these pages is to unite, within a small compass, statements by weighty and, for the most part, recent authorities which, it is hoped, will justify the submission of these conclusions to the reader's consideration. This volume is largely a recast of one entitled �������The Foregleams of Christianity.������� The ambition of the work is to be, in a humble way, supplementary to the Boyle Lectures of Frederick Denison Maurice. Contents: revelation of Deity; Fetishism, Pantheism, Polytheism, Anthropomorphism, Dualism, Monotheism; Corruption from progress; Progress in Asia, Egypt, Hellas, Rome, Gaul, India, Iran, Israel; Judaism specially preparatory.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.