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This fascinating volume offers readers a rare glimpse into the religious practices of ancient Rome and the influence of Oriental religions on the development of Roman spirituality. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources and expert analysis, renowned scholar Franz Cumont paints a vivid picture of a civilization grappling with profound questions of faith and morality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism and After Life in Roman Paganism.

""Roman and the Superiority of the Orient"" is a book written by Franz Cumont that explores the cultural and religious differences between the ancient Roman Empire and the Eastern civilizations that it encountered. The book traces the history of Rome's interaction with the East, particularly with the Persian Empire, and examines the ways in which the Romans perceived and responded to the cultures they encountered. Cumont argues that the Romans were deeply influenced by the superior knowledge and sophistication of the East, and that this influence played a significant role in shaping Roman culture and religion. The book is a fascinating exploration of the complex relationship between two great civilizations, and offers insights into the cultural and religious dynamics that continue to shape our world today.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595374.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.

""Astral Mysticism: Its Ethics and Cult"" is a book written by Franz Cumont, a Belgian historian and philologist, which explores the ancient practice of astral mysticism. The book delves into the ethics and cult of this mystical tradition, which involves the worship of celestial bodies and the belief in their influence on human destiny. Cumont examines the origins and development of astral mysticism in various cultures, including Babylonian, Persian, and Greco-Roman, and discusses its relationship with other mystical practices, such as astrology and divination. He also explores the ethical implications of astral mysticism, particularly its emphasis on personal responsibility and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. This book is a comprehensive study of astral mysticism and its cultural and philosophical significance, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of mysticism and spirituality.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594599.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.

""The Dissemination of Astrology in the West from Babylonian and Egypt"" by Franz Cumont is a comprehensive study of the origins and spread of astrology in the Western world. The author explores the ancient Babylonian and Egyptian roots of astrology and how it was transmitted to the Greeks and Romans. The book examines the cultural and religious contexts in which astrology developed and the ways in which it was used in various societies. Cumont also discusses the role of astrology in the development of science and philosophy, as well as its influence on art and literature. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and historical accounts, to provide a thorough and engaging account of the history of astrology in the West. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of astrology, the development of Western culture, and the interplay between science, religion, and philosophy.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594599.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.

Mithraic Art is a book written by Franz Cumont that explores the art and iconography associated with the ancient Roman mystery religion of Mithraism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various artistic representations of Mithras and his followers, including reliefs, statues, and other objects. Cumont examines the symbolism and meaning behind these images, as well as their historical context and significance within the broader cultural and religious landscape of the Roman Empire. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient art and religion, providing a detailed and insightful exploration of one of the most intriguing and enigmatic aspects of Roman culture.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries of Mithra, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596907.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.

""Mithra and the Imperial Power of Rome"" is a book written by Franz Cumont that explores the influence of the Persian god Mithra on the Roman Empire. The book delves into the origins and development of Mithraism, a mystery religion that was popular among the Roman military and elite classes during the second and third centuries CE. Cumont examines the ways in which Mithraism was incorporated into the Roman religious landscape and how it was used to reinforce the power and authority of the Roman state. He also explores the various rituals and beliefs associated with Mithraism, including the worship of the sun and the concept of rebirth. Through his analysis, Cumont sheds light on the complex relationship between religion and politics in ancient Rome and the role that Mithraism played in shaping the culture and beliefs of the empire.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries of Mithra, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596907.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.

This is a very detailed review of what is known about the eastern religions which were absorbed into Roman Paganism during the late Republic and Imperial periods. Cumont, who also wrote The Mysteries of Mithra was a Belgian scholar who specialized in the study of ancient religion. Topics include the cults of the Magna Mater, Cyblele, Isis, Astarte, Mithrism and Zoroastrianism, as well as a study of astrology and how it became part of Roman beliefs. Roman Paganism started out as a system of animist beliefs with a simple pantheon of gods and goddesses. Contact with these diverse near-eastern religions added a sophisticated system of ethics, ritual and cosmology and a host of additional deities.

The Dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman Empire by Franz Cumont is a scholarly work that explores the spread of the Mithraic religion throughout the Roman Empire. The book begins with an overview of the origins of Mithraism in Persia and its eventual adoption by the Roman military. Cumont then delves into the various ways in which the religion spread throughout the empire, including through the construction of Mithraic temples, the dissemination of Mithraic art and iconography, and the conversion of influential individuals to the faith. The book also examines the role of Mithraism in the wider context of Roman religion and society, as well as its decline in the face of Christianity. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including inscriptions, archaeological evidence, and literary texts, The Dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman Empire provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the spread and influence of this important ancient religion.THIS 58 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries of Mithra, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596907.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.

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1910. Contents: Preface to the French Edition; The Origins of Mithraism; The Dissemination of Mithraism in the Roman Empire; Mithra and the Imperial Power of Rome; The Doctrine of the Mithraic Mysteries; The Mithraic Liturgy, Clergy and Devotees; Mithraism and the Religions of the Empire; Mithraic Art; Index.

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After Life in Roman Paganism By Franz Cumont

PREFACE It is the purpose of these lectures delivered under the auspices of the American Committee for Lectures on the History of Religions, to sum up the results of researches carried on by me for many years in the field of ancient astrology and astral religion. For some facts set forth here in a summary fashion, I can refer the reader interested in the details to a number of special articles published in various periodicals; the proof of other assertions will be given in a larger work that I hope at some future date to publish on this same general theme. My sincere thanks are due to Mr. J. B. Baker of Oxford who has carried out the task of translating these lectures in so satisfactory a manner; and I am also largely indebted to my friend, Mr. J. G. C. Anderson of Christ Church, who was kind enough to undertake the revision of the manuscript. I also owe some valuable corrections to Prof. Morris Jastrow, Jr., of the University of Pennsylvania, who, as Secretary of the American Committee, may be said to have called this book into existence, and to whom I take pleasure in dedicating the volume, as a mark of recognition of his own researches in the cognate field of Babylonian-Assyrian astrology. FRANZ CUMONT

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.

The book ""Theology, Astrology, And Religion"" by Franz Cumont is an in-depth examination of the relationship between theology, astrology, and religion. The author explores the connections between these three areas of study, tracing their historical roots and analyzing their impact on society and culture.Through a series of essays and articles, Cumont delves into the origins of theology and astrology, exploring their ancient roots in the Near East and their evolution over time. He also examines the role of religion in shaping human thought and behavior, and how it has been influenced by both theology and astrology.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of the zodiac, the influence of astrology on early Christianity, and the role of religion in ancient societies. It also explores the impact of these three areas of study on modern culture and society, including their influence on art, literature, and science.Overall, ""Theology, Astrology, And Religion"" offers a fascinating look at the interplay between these three fields of study, providing valuable insights into the history of human thought and the development of modern culture.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594599.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.

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Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism is a scholarly work by Franz Cumont that explores the influence of Eastern religions on the development of Roman paganism. The book is divided into two parts: the first part examines the history and beliefs of the mystery religions of Egypt, Iran, and Syria, while the second part analyzes the impact of these religions on Roman society and culture.Cumont explores the ways in which Eastern religions were adapted and incorporated into Roman paganism, and how they influenced the development of new religious practices and beliefs. He also discusses the role of Eastern religious cults in the spread of Christianity, and the ways in which Christian beliefs and practices were influenced by these religions.The book is based on extensive research and draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient texts and archaeological evidence. It provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the complex interactions between different religious traditions in the ancient world, and sheds new light on the history of Roman paganism and the origins of Christianity.Overall, Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism is an important and influential work of scholarship that has had a significant impact on our understanding of the history of religion in the ancient world.1911. Contents: Rome and the Orient; Why Oriental Religions Spread; Asia Minor; Egypt; Syria; Persia; Astrology and Magic; Transformation of Roman Paganism.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.

Franz-Valéry-Marie Cumont (Aalst, Belgium, 3 January 1868 - Brussels, 25 August 1947) was a Belgian archaeologist and historian, a philologist and student of epigraphy, who brought these often isolated specialties to bear on the syncretic mystery religions of Late Antiquity, notably Mithraism. Cumont was a graduate of the University of Ghent (PhD, 1887). After receiving royal travelling fellowships, he undertook archaeology in Pontus and Armenia (published in 1906) and in Syria, but he is best known for his studies on the impact of Eastern mystery religions, particularly Mithraism, on the Roman Empire. Cumont's international credentials were brilliant, but his public circumspection was not enough. In 1910, Baron Edouard Descamps, the Catholic Minister of Sciences and Arts at the University of Ghent, refused to approve the faculty's unanimous recommendation of Cumont for the chair in Roman History, Cumont having been a professor there since 1906. There was a vigorous press campaign and student agitation in Cumont's favor, because the refusal was seen as blatant religious interference in the University's life. When another candidate was named, in 1912, Cumont resigned his positions at the University and at the Royal Museum in Brussels, left Belgium and henceforth divided his time between Paris and Rome. He contributed to many standard encyclopedias, published voluminously and in 1922, under stressful political conditions, conducted digs on the shore of the Euphrates at the previously unknown site of Dura-Europos; he published his research there in 1926. He was a member of most of the European academies. In 1936 Franz Cumont was awarded the Francqui Prize on Human Sciences. In 1947, Franz Cumont donated his library and papers to the Academia Belgica in Rome, where they are accessible to researchers. His works include * Texts and Illustrated Monuments Relating to the Mysteries of Mithra (1894-1900, with an English translation in 1903) is the study that made his international reputation, by its originality and massive documentation. * Les religions orientales dans le paganisme romain (1906, widely translated) * After-Life in Roman Paganism, lectures delivered at Yale University, published in 1922, was cautiously expressed, but it corrected many false impressions of pagan rite that Christian apologists had made. * Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans After his death, critics of his interpretation of Mithras as the descendant of the Iranian deity Mithra began to be heard, and surfaced at the First International Congress of Mithraic Studies in Manchester England, 1971. Modern interpretation of Mithras as the astronomical bull-slayer have continued to move away from Cumont's interpretations, though his documentation remains valuable. In 1997 the Royal Library, Brussels, observed the fiftieth anniversary of Cumont's death appropriately, with a colloquium on syncretism in the Mediterranean world of Antiquity.

""The Origins of Mithraism"" by Franz Cumont is a comprehensive study of the ancient Roman religion known as Mithraism. Cumont examines the origins and development of the religion, tracing its roots to the Persian god Mithra and exploring its spread throughout the Roman Empire. He delves into the mythology and symbolism of Mithraism, as well as its rituals and practices, and compares it to other contemporary religions. The book also includes translations of primary sources related to Mithraism, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the religion. Overall, ""The Origins of Mithraism"" offers a fascinating look into one of the most mysterious and enigmatic religions of the ancient world.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysteries of Mithra, by Franz Cumont. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596907.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.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.