The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire
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| Author | : Roger Beck |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 302 |
| Release | : 2006-01-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198140894 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198140894 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire by : Roger Beck
Book excerpt: A study of the religious system of Mithraism, one of the 'mystery cults' popular in the Roman Empire contemporary with early Christianity. Mithraism is described from the point of view of the initiate engaging with its rich repertoire of symbols and practices.
