The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism
Franz Cumont
Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Religion/Theologie
Beschreibung
In The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism, Franz Cumont presents an in-depth exploration of how Eastern religions influenced Roman Paganism during the late Republic and Imperial periods.
Cumont, a renowned scholar of ancient religions, meticulously examines the integration of cults such as Magna Mater, Cybele, Isis, Astarte, Mithraism, and Zoroastrianism into Roman religious practices. The book delves into how these Near Eastern beliefs enriched Roman Paganism, introducing complex systems of ethics, rituals, cosmology, and a multitude of new deities.
Through this analysis, Cumont highlights the transformation of Roman religious identity, showcasing the profound impact of Eastern spirituality on the evolution of Roman religious thought. This work is a significant contribution to understanding the cross-cultural exchanges that shaped ancient religious practices.
Kundenbewertungen
ancient Roman cults, cults of the Roman Empire, Eastern religions in Rome, cross-cultural religion in antiquity., Near Eastern influence on Rome, Roman Pagan rituals, integration of Eastern deities in Rome, Roman Empire religious practices, Roman religious history, astrology in Roman religion