Mystery Religions and Christianity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162580845)

""Mystery Religions and Christianity"" by Samuel Angus is a scholarly exploration of the similarities and differences between the mystery religions of the ancient world and the early Christian church. The book delves into the beliefs, rituals, and practices of mystery religions such as the Eleusinian Mysteries, Mithraism, and the cult of Isis, and compares them to the teachings of Christianity. Angus examines the ways in which these mystery religions may have influenced the development of Christianity, and how early Christians may have incorporated elements of these religions into their own practices. The book also explores the ways in which Christianity diverged from the mystery religions, and the reasons for this divergence. Written in a clear and accessible style, ""Mystery Religions and Christianity"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious landscape of the ancient world and sheds light on the origins of Christianity.1924. A study in the religious background of early Christianity. Contents: orientation, the historical crises of the Graco Roman world in their bearing upon the mystery religions and Christianity; what is a mystery religion; three stages of a mystery; appeal of the mystery religions, conditions favorable to the spread of the mysteries; appeal of the mystery religions, alleged reasons for their rapid spread; defects of the mysteries and their ultimate failure; victory of Christianity.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.

Author: Samuel Angus
ISBN-10: 1162580844
ISBN-13: 9781162580845
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 376
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.86lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.78d