Mithraism was a Roman mystery cult that drew upon the mythology of Mithras from the Persian Zoroastrian religion. In this unique book; first published in 1903; Cumont explains how the Roman version differed from the original worship of Mithras and then identifies those rituals that have some historical accuracy. Often; the Roman rituals preserved only the external trappings of Zoroastrian worship; such as using animals skins during rites and designating caves as holy places. Cumont also shows his readers how Mithraism adopted beliefs and rituals from other sources as well; creating the cult in its fully realized form. He then goes on to show how the cult fell from favor and was finally overwhelmed by Christianity. Students of history and religion; as well as anyone interested in cult religions; will find this book an intriguing journey through an obscure era. Belgian archaeologist and historian FRANZ-VALERY-MARIE CUMONT (1869-1947) wrote numerous books; often making use of his interest in philology and the study of instructions. Among his books is Life After Roman Paganism (1922).
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sharing is Not Just Caring: God demands itBy Enoch ElijahAt page 151 of 298 I am ready to wholeheartedly back this text. Fr. Paul Nadim Tarazi has a gift; from the grace of God; of digging out themes from Scripture that at first glance seem totally "wrong" and overly-simplistic; but after proper digestion are as obvious as a message God yells into your ear with a megaphone.You are a guest on the planet Earth. Earth; as with all of time and space; is under the sole jurisdiction; ownership; proprietorship; dominion; and lordship of God. Therefore; you must share with all peoples at all times in all places. No exceptions. Oh yeah; by the way; Judgment Day is coming.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. It's like trying to catch a rocket mid-flightBy SicThe author either assumes too much about the background their reader has; or simply does not care if they are understood or not. A bit more care in explaining the 'assumed' knowledge would have went a long way; instead of forcing us to decipher from the text what the author actually had as a starting point.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A REAL GEMBy Bibliophile 55By far the best commentary on the Holy Scriptures I have ever encountered. A must read for the Jewish; Christian and Muslim communities. The highlight of this well-written book is perhaps the mention that all the earth is to be shared with our fellow human beings and also the animals and every living thing. Highly recommended. I Stole the Turtle and the Octave Rule
