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The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism
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Author : Franz Valery Marie Cumont
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2007-01-01
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism written by Franz Valery Marie Cumont and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with History categories.
We know more about the religion of the early Egyptians than about any other ancient religion. Its development can be traced back three or four thousand years; we can read its sacred texts, mythical narratives, hymns, rituals, and the Book of the Dead in the original, and we can ascertain its various ideas as to the nature of the divine powers and of future life. A great number of monuments have preserved for our inspection the pictures of divinities and representations of liturgic scenes, while numerous inscriptions and papyri enlighten us in regard to the sacerdotal organization of the principal temples. It would seem that the enormous quantity of documents of all kinds that have been deciphered in the course of nearly an entire century should have dispelled every uncertainty about the creed of ancient Egypt, and should have furnished exact information with regard to the sources and original character of the worship which the Greeks and the Romans borrowed from the subjects of the Ptolemies. And yet, this is not the case. While of the four great Oriental religions which were transplanted into the Occident, the religion of Isis and Serapis is the one whose relation to the ancient belief of the mother country we can establish with greatest accuracy, we know very little of its first form and of its nature before the imperial period, when it was held in high esteem. One fact, however, appears to be certain. The Egyptian worship that spread over the Greco-Roman world came from the Serapeum founded at Alexandria by Ptolemy Soter, somewhat in the manner of Judaism that emanated from the temple of Jerusalem. But the earliest history of that famous sanctuary is surrounded by such a thick growth of pious legends, that the most sagacious investigators have lost their way in it. Was Serapis of native origin, or was he imported from Sinope or Seleucia, or even from Babylon? Each of these opinions has found supporters very recently. Is his name derived from that of the Egyptian god Osiris-Apis, or from that of the Chaldean deity Sar-Apsi? Grammatici certant. Whichever solution we may adopt, one fact remains, namely, that Serapis and Osiris were either immediately identified or else were identical from the beginning. The divinity whose worship was started at Alexandria by Ptolemy was the god that ruled the dead and shared his immortality with them. He was fundamentally an Egyptian god, and the most popular of the deities of the Nile. Herodotus says that Isis and Osiris were revered by every inhabitant of the country, and their traditional holidays involved secret ceremonies whose sacred meaning the Greek writer dared not reveal. Recognizing their Osiris in Serapis, the Egyptians readily accepted the new cult. There was a tradition that a new dynasty should introduce a new god or give a sort of preeminence to the god of its own district. From time immemorial politics had changed the government of heaven when changing that of earth. Under the Ptolemies the Serapis of Alexandria naturally became one of the principal divinities of the country, just as the Ammon of Thebes had been the chief of the celestial hierarchy under the Pharaohs of that city, or as, under the sovereigns from Sais, the local Neith had the primacy. At the time of the Antonines there were forty-two Serapeums in Egypt.
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism
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Author : Franz Valery Marie Cumont
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-05
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism written by Franz Valery Marie Cumont and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-05 with Religion categories.
This book is an important reference for scholars of Roman religion, despite being written in the early twentieth century. It provides an excellent introduction to the influence of the Oriental cults on Roman paganism and serves as a starting point for further exploration. This text is particularly valuable for scholars of early Christianity as it helps to establish the context in which the earliest Christian texts were written. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in the Roman world.
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism Classic Reprint
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Author : Franz Cumont
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2016-09-09
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism Classic Reprint written by Franz Cumont and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-09 with Religion categories.
Excerpt from The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism VIII. The transformation OF roman paganism 196 Paganism Before Constantine, 196. - Religion of Asia Minor, 197. - Religion of Egypt and Syria, 198. - Religion of Persia, 199. - Many Pagan Religions, zoo. - Popular Religion and Philosophy, 201. - Christian Polemics, 202. - Roman Pagan ism Become Oriental, 204. - Mysteries, 205. - Nature Wor ship, 206. - Supreme God, 207. - Sidereal Worship, 208. The Ritual Given a Moral Significance, 209.-the End of the World, 209. - Conclusion, 210. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism Scholar S Choice Edition
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Author : Franz Cumont
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-02-16
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism Scholar S Choice Edition written by Franz Cumont and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-16 with categories.
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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
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Author : Franz Cumont
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979-01-01
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The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism
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Author : Franz Valery Marie Cumont
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-25
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism written by Franz Valery Marie Cumont and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-25 with History categories.
Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism
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Author : Franz Cumont
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism written by Franz Cumont and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Religions categories.
The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism
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Author : Franz Valéry Marie Cumont
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
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The Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism
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Author : Franz Cumnot
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-01-04
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The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism , by famed historian Franz Cumnot, is a fascinating discussion of the influence of religions of the near east on Roman paganism.
Primary Sources Historical Collections
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Author : Franz Cumont
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Primary Sources Historical Collections written by Franz Cumont and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
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.