Primary Sources, Historical Collections: The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism, With a Foreword by T. S. Wentworth

By Franz Cumont

Book Overview

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.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019545763
• ISBN13: 9781019545768
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Classic!

Although this book was written in the early twentieth century, the information it provides is invaluable for any scholar of Roman religion. The text is a superb overview of the material that was available when Cumont wrote and provides an excellent starting point for any exploration into the influence of the Oriental cults on Roman paganism. Scholars of early Christianity will find the text particularly helpful in establishing the context in which the earliest Christian texts were written.