Mithraism

""Mithraism"" by W. R. Halliday is a comprehensive study of the ancient religion of Mithraism, which was popular in the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century CE. The book explores the origins of the religion, its beliefs, rituals, and practices, as well as its spread throughout the Roman Empire and its eventual decline. Halliday delves into the symbolism and mythology of Mithraism, examining its relationship with other religions of the time, such as Christianity and Judaism. He also provides a detailed analysis of the archaeological evidence, including the Mithraic temples and artifacts, and the inscriptions and texts that have been discovered. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, ancient Rome, or the development of Western civilization.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Pagan Background of Early Christianity, by W. R. Halliday. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141853.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.