The Mystery Religions and Christianity - Hardcover

by Samuel Angus (Author)

The Mystery Religions and Christianity is a book written by Samuel Angus that delves into the origins and influences of Christianity in relation to the mystery religions of the ancient world. The author explores the similarities and differences between the beliefs, practices, and rituals of these religions and how they may have influenced the development of Christianity.Angus examines the mystery religions of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East, and how they impacted the early Christian church. He discusses the role of mystery cults in the formation of Christian doctrine and the influence of pagan rituals on Christian worship.The book also explores the concept of salvation in both the mystery religions and Christianity, and how they differ in their understanding of the afterlife. Angus presents a detailed analysis of the symbolism and mythology of the mystery religions and how they relate to Christian beliefs.Overall, The Mystery Religions and Christianity provides a comprehensive study of the relationship between Christianity and the mystery religions of the ancient world, shedding light on the historical and cultural context in which Christianity emerged.1925. A study in the religious background of early Christianity. Contents: orientation, the historical crises of the Greco-Roman world in their bearing upon the mystery religions and Christianity; what is a mystery religion; three stages of a mystery; appeal of the mystery religions; defects of the mysteries and their ultimate failure; victory of Christianity; and a bibliography.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.