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LoC No.: 11024148
Title: The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism
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Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Keith Edkins and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism" by Franz Cumont is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significant influences of various Eastern religions on Roman pagan practices, particularly in the context of the later Roman Empire and the eventual rise of Christianity. Cumont delves into the complexities of how these foreign faiths reshaped the spiritual landscape of Rome, contributing to a synthesis of beliefs that ultimately transformed traditional Roman religion. The opening of the work lays foundational concepts for understanding the pervasive impact of Oriental religions throughout the Roman Empire. Cumont begins by establishing the superiority of Eastern cultures, contrasting their rich traditions, rituals, and philosophies with the more formal and bureaucratic Roman beliefs. He discusses the appeal of these religions to both the senses and intellect, emphasizing their communal nature which allowed for individual significance in the worship experiences. Cumont suggests that the spread of these beliefs fostered a desire for emotional engagement with the divine, ultimately facilitating a shift in moral and ethical perspectives that resonated with the population and prepared the groundwork for the advent of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cumont, Franz, 1868-1947
EBook No.: 22213
Published: Aug 1, 2007
Downloads: 514
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- Religion
Subject: Religions
Subject: Paganism -- Rome
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11024148
Title: The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Keith Edkins and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism" by Franz Cumont is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significant influences of various Eastern religions on Roman pagan practices, particularly in the context of the later Roman Empire and the eventual rise of Christianity. Cumont delves into the complexities of how these foreign faiths reshaped the spiritual landscape of Rome, contributing to a synthesis of beliefs that ultimately transformed traditional Roman religion. The opening of the work lays foundational concepts for understanding the pervasive impact of Oriental religions throughout the Roman Empire. Cumont begins by establishing the superiority of Eastern cultures, contrasting their rich traditions, rituals, and philosophies with the more formal and bureaucratic Roman beliefs. He discusses the appeal of these religions to both the senses and intellect, emphasizing their communal nature which allowed for individual significance in the worship experiences. Cumont suggests that the spread of these beliefs fostered a desire for emotional engagement with the divine, ultimately facilitating a shift in moral and ethical perspectives that resonated with the population and prepared the groundwork for the advent of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Cumont, Franz, 1868-1947
EBook No.: 22213
Published: Aug 1, 2007
Downloads: 514
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- Religion
Subject: Religions
Subject: Paganism -- Rome
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.