The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

"The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858" by Various, is a magazine that gives us a peek into the world of the 1850s through writings about literature, art, and politics. An essay explores the historical importance of inscriptions found in burial sites in Rome, contrasting earlier cultural beliefs with Christian faith to highlight the shift in how people viewed death and the afterlife. The writings showcase a transformation of religious views during this era. The contrast reveals cultural and religious changes.