The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire
Author | : Roger Beck |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2006-01-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198140894 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198140894 |
Rating | : 4/5 (894 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire written by Roger Beck and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006-01-12 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.