"The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism" by Franz Cumont, tells of a pivotal period in history, exploring how religious ideas from the East shaped the beliefs of people living in the Roman Empire. The author shows how religions with strong traditions and meaningful ceremonies gained popularity in Rome, eventually changing many Romans' spiritual views. These new beliefs met people’s need for more personal and emotional connections with their gods and prepared the minds of the people for Christianity, by changing traditional views.
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism
By Franz Cumont
Ancient Rome undergoes a spiritual transformation as Eastern religions challenge tradition and pave the way for new beliefs.
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About the AuthorFranz-Valéry-Marie Cumont was a Belgian archaeologist and historian, a philologist and student of epigraphy, who brought these often isolated specialties to bear on the syncretic mystery religions of Late Antiquity, notably Mithraism.
Franz-Valéry-Marie Cumont was a Belgian archaeologist and historian, a philologist and student of epigraphy, who brought these often isolated specialties to bear on the syncretic mystery religions of Late Antiquity, notably Mithraism.
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