St. Paul And The Mystery Religions (1917)

By John Franklin Troupe

Book Overview

St. Paul And The Mystery Religions is a book written by John Franklin Troupe and originally published in 1917. The book explores the relationship between St. Paul and the mystery religions of the ancient world. Troupe examines the similarities and differences between the teachings of St. Paul and the beliefs and practices of the mystery religions, including the cults of Dionysus, Eleusis, and Mithras. He argues that St. Paul's teachings were influenced by the mystery religions, and that his message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ was a response to the spiritual needs of the people of his time. Troupe also explores the historical context in which St. Paul lived and worked, including the social and political conditions of the Roman Empire. Overall, St. Paul And The Mystery Religions is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the relationship between Christianity and the mystery religions of the ancient world.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164835238
• ISBN13: 9781164835233
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"