The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World Paperback - 2005
by Nabarz, Payam; Matthews, Caitlin
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RELIGION / PAGANISM "A refreshing study of an often-neglected subject. From the conventional to the controversial, the broad scope of this book and its valuable contribution to Sufi, Mithraic, and Zoro-astrian studies gets to the very heart of the matter." --Karen Ralls, Ph.D., author of The Templars and the Grail The Mysteries of Mithras presents a revival of the magical practices and initiatory system of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion that was immensely popular in the Roman Legions from the late second century B.C. until A.D. 400 and was taken to every corner of the Roman Empire. As the last pagan state religion in Europe, it was the most important competitor to early Christianity and heavily influenced Christian doctrine and symbolism. The parallels between Christianity and ancient Mithraism are striking--for example, the god Mithras was born of a virgin in a cave on December 25. Payam Nabarz reveals the history, origins, and spiritual and philosophical tenets of Mithraism--the religion originated in Persia and spread west to Rome--and its connections to Christianity, Islam, and Freemasonry. He also describes the modern neo-pagan practice of Mithraism in evidence today. For readers who wish to adopt the Mithraic path, he includes seven of its initiatory rituals and meditations, as well as orations and teaching tales that open the door to the seven Mithraic grades of passage. PAYAM NABARZ, a Persian-born Sufi and practicing Dervish, holds a Ph.D. from Oxford University and is carrying out postdoctoral research there on genetics and cancer. He is a Druid in the Grove of the Order of the Bards, Ovates, and Druids; a member of the Golden Dawn Occult Society; and a revivalist of the Temple of Mithras. He lives in England.
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- Title The Mysteries of Mithras: The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World
- Author Nabarz, Payam; Matthews, Caitlin
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Original
- Pages 240
- Language ENG
- Publisher Inner Traditions, Rochester, Vermont, U.S.A.
- Date 2005-06
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781594770272
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- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Topical: New Age
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- Library Journal, 07/11/2005, Page 0
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