The Mystery Religions and Christianity is a book written by Samuel Angus that explores the relationship between the ancient mystery religions and the development of Christianity. The author argues that the mystery religions, which were prevalent in the Mediterranean world during the time of Jesus and the early Christian church, had a significant influence on the beliefs and practices of early Christians. Angus begins by providing a brief overview of the mystery religions, including their origins, beliefs, and practices. He ...
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The Mystery Religions and Christianity is a book written by Samuel Angus that explores the relationship between the ancient mystery religions and the development of Christianity. The author argues that the mystery religions, which were prevalent in the Mediterranean world during the time of Jesus and the early Christian church, had a significant influence on the beliefs and practices of early Christians. Angus begins by providing a brief overview of the mystery religions, including their origins, beliefs, and practices. He then examines the similarities and differences between these religions and Christianity, focusing on their shared emphasis on salvation, initiation rituals, and the worship of a divine savior figure. The author also explores how the mystery religions influenced the development of Christian theology, including the concept of the Trinity, the role of baptism and the Eucharist, and the belief in the resurrection of the dead. He argues that many of these ideas were borrowed from the mystery religions and adapted to fit within the framework of Christianity. Throughout the book, Angus provides numerous examples and references to support his arguments, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. He also addresses some of the criticisms that have been leveled against his thesis, including the claim that the similarities between the mystery religions and Christianity are superficial and insignificant. Overall, The Mystery Religions and Christianity is a thought-provoking and well-researched book that sheds new light on the origins and development of Christianity. It will be of interest to scholars and students of religion, as well as to anyone interested in the history of ideas and the evolution of human belief systems.This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.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.
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