Orpheus: A History of Religions

By Florence Simmonds and Salomon Reinach

Book Overview

Orpheus: A History of Religions is a comprehensive study by Salomon Reinach that explores the origins and development of the Orphic religion. The book traces the history of this ancient Greek religion from its mythological roots to its influence on contemporary religious thought. Reinach examines the various sources of Orphic beliefs, including the Homeric epics, the Orphic Hymns, and the Pythagorean philosophy. He also explores the role of Orphism in the wider context of ancient Greek religion and culture, as well as its impact on later religious movements such as Gnosticism and Neoplatonism. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars of religion, mythology, and ancient history.This book summarizes the history, background, and development of each of the world's great religions. Contents: Egyptians, Babylonians, Syrians, Aryans, Hindus, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, Germans, Slavs, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolians, Finns, Africans, Oceanians, Americans, Muslims, Hebrews, Israelites, and Christian Origins. It examines Indian Totemism as well as Freemasonry and other occult, mystical societies.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161353836
• ISBN13: 9781161353839
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 3.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"