What Is A Mystery Religion?

By Samuel Angus

Book Overview

What Is A Mystery Religion? by Samuel Angus is an exploration of the concept of mystery religions throughout history. The book delves into the origins and practices of mystery religions, which are defined as religious traditions that involve secret knowledge or initiation rites. Angus examines the mystery religions of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, as well as the mystery cults of the Near East and the Christian mystery tradition. He explores the role of mystery religions in society and their impact on art, literature, and philosophy. The book also discusses the controversies surrounding mystery religions, including their association with pagan practices and their perceived threat to established religions. Overall, What Is A Mystery Religion? provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating aspect of religious history.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystery Religions and Christianity, by Samuel Angus. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766146227.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: 1425455913
• ISBN13: 9781425455910
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"