The Indebtedness Of The Johannine Writings And Portions Of The New Testament To The Mystery Religions

By Henry C. Sheldon

Book Overview

""The Indebtedness Of The Johannine Writings And Portions Of The New Testament To The Mystery Religions"" is a scholarly book written by Henry C. Sheldon. The book explores the influence of the mystery religions on the Johannine writings and other parts of the New Testament. Sheldon argues that the early Christian writers were influenced by the mystery religions, which were popular in the ancient world. These religions were characterized by secret rituals and beliefs, and they had a significant impact on the development of Christianity. The book provides a detailed analysis of the similarities between the mystery religions and the Christian faith, and it explores the ways in which the early Christians adapted and incorporated these ideas into their own beliefs. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, as well as for anyone interested in the history of religion and the development of Western civilization.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystery Religions and the New Testament, by Henry C. Sheldon. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594602.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: 1162853379
• ISBN13: 9781162853376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"