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The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism
by Franz Cumont
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Set in the context of the late Roman Empire, this work by Franz Cumont examines the influence of Eastern religions on Roman pagan practices during the early 20th century. It provides a detailed historical analysis of how various foreign faiths, particularly those from the Orient, affected the spiritual and religious landscape of Rome. The book discusses the integration of these religions into Roman society and their role in shaping the development of religious thought and practice, especially as Christianity began to rise. Cumont's account is based on historical and archaeological evidence, aiming to clarify the ways in which these Eastern traditions contributed to the evolution of Roman religious life and to the broader cultural shifts of the period.
The author emphasizes the significance of Oriental religious concepts in the transformation of Roman spirituality, including their impact on cult practices and religious symbolism. The work features an introductory essay by Grant Showerman and was translated into English, reflecting its importance in the study of ancient history and religious influences across civilizations.
The author emphasizes the significance of Oriental religious concepts in the transformation of Roman spirituality, including their impact on cult practices and religious symbolism. The work features an introductory essay by Grant Showerman and was translated into English, reflecting its importance in the study of ancient history and religious influences across civilizations.
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explanation will appear when the mouse pointer is moved over the marked passage. Sections in Greek and Hebrew will yield a transliteration when the pointer is moved over them. Some short Greek renderings in the main text were printed as page footnotes. To avoid confusion with the links to the scholarly notes, these have been moved to parentheses next to the English renderings and higlighted thus: commandant ( ἄρχων ). The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism By Franz Cumont With an Introductory Essay by Grant Showerman Authorized Translation Chicago The Open Court Publishing Company London Agents Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. 1911 COPYRIGHT BY THE OPEN COURT PUBLISHING CO. 1911 TO MY TEACHER AND FRIEND CHARLES MICHEL TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction. —The Significance of Franz Cumont's Work, By Grant Showerman ... v Preface ... xv Preface to the Second Edition ... xxv I. Rome and the Orient ... 1 Superiority of the Orient, 1 .—Its Influence on Political Institutions, 3 .—Its Influence on Civil Law, 5 .—Its Influence on Science, 6 .—Its Influence on Literature and Art, 7 .—Its Influence on Industry, 9 .— Sources : Destruction of Pagan Rituals, 11 .—Mythographers, 12 .—Historians, 13 .—Satirists, 13 .—Philosophers, 14 .—Christian Polemicists, 15 .—Archeological Documents, 16 . II. Why the Oriental Religions Spread ... 20 Difference in the Religions of the Orient and the Occident, 20 .—Spread of Oriental Religions, 22 .—Economic Influences, 23 .—Theory of Degeneration, 25 .—Conversions are of Individuals, 27 .—Appeal of the Oriental Religions to the Senses, 28 .—Appeal to the Intelligence, 31 .—Appeal to the Conscience, 35 .—Inadequacy of the Roman Religion, 35 .—Skepticism, 37 .—Imperial Power, 38 .—The Purification of Souls, 39 .—Hope of Immortality, 42 .—Conclusion, 43 . III. Asia Minor ... 46 Arrival of Cybele at Rome, 46 .—Her Religion in Asia Minor, 47 .—Religion at Rome under the Republic, 51 .—Adoption of the Goddess Ma-Bellona, 53 .—Politics of Claudius, 55 .—Spring Festival, 56 .—Spread of the Phrygian Religion in the Provinces, 57 .—Causes of Its Success, 58 .—Its Official Recognition, 60 .— Arrival of Other Cults : Mèn, 61 .—Judaism, 63 .—Sabazius, 64 .—Anahita, 65 .—The Taurobolium, 66 .—Philosophy, 70 .—Christianity, 70 .—Conclusion, 71 . IV. Egypt ... 73 Foundation of Serapis Worship, 73 .—The Egyptian Religion Hellenized, 75 .—Diffusion in Greece, 79 .—Adoption at Rome, 80 .—Persecutions, 82 .—Adoption Under Caligula, 84 .—Its History, 85 .—Its Transformation, 86 .—Uncertainty in…
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