{"product_id":"2026100002780-secondhand-oriental-religions-in-roman-paganism","title":"Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis seminal work, Oriental Religions In Roman Paganism, meticulously chronicles the profound influence of Eastern cults and spiritual traditions on the religious landscape of the Roman Empire. Franz Cumont, a leading authority, uncovers how deities and rituals from Egypt, Persia, and other regions permeated Roman society, reshaping its polytheistic framework. The text presents a compelling analysis of the syncretic processes that characterized late Roman paganism, detailing the adoption of mystery religions like Mithraism and the cult of Isis. It illustrates the complex interplay between indigenous Roman beliefs and the vibrant, often esoteric, practices imported from the East, offering an indispensable perspective on the religious evolution of antiquity. This scholarly examination provides deep insights into the cultural and spiritual transformations that ultimately paved the way for new religious paradigms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378449854683,"sku":"2026100002780-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/fa7f4031-f5cf-4483-a843-311e3bfa9772.png?v=1773691992","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100002780-secondhand-oriental-religions-in-roman-paganism","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}