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 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire by : Roger Beck
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.
