The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World

The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World
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240
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1594770271
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Candlewick
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Мифология

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An overview of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions• Provides a comprehensive history of Mithraism, including its influence on Christianity and Islam • Includes rituals, meditations, and teaching tales for readers who wish to follow the Mithraic path • Studies the evolution and divergence of the Eastern (Persian) and Western (Roman) forms of Mithraism The Mysteries of Mithras presents a revival of the magical practices and initiatory system of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion that was immensely popular in the Roman Legions from the late second century B.C. until A.D. 400 and was taken to every corner of the Roman Empire. Asthe last pagan state religion in Europe, it was the most important competitor to early Christianity and heavily influenced Christian doctrine and symbolism. The parallels between Christianity and ancient Mithraism are striking--for example, the...

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