The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire Mysteries of the Unconquered Sun |
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| Author:
| Beck, Roger |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-921613-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2007 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $86.00 |
Book Description:
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A study of the religious system of Mithraism, one of the 'mystery cults' popular in the Roman Empire contemporary with early Christianity. Mithraism is described from the point of view of the initiate engaging with its rich repertoire of symbols and practices.
A study of the religious system of Mithraism, one of the 'mystery cults' popular in the Roman Empire contemporary with early Christianity. Mithraism is described from the point of view of the initiate engaging with its rich repertoire of symbols and practices.