The Cult of Mithras and Christianity

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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
The Cult of Mithras and Christianity
Original language description
The interrelationship between Mithraism and Christianity presents an interesting problem for which a large number of possible scenarios have been proposed. The paper addresses 1) the question of the nature of the contacts and possible coincidences in the ritual activity of these two religions; 2) the question of the extent to which the demise of Mithraism can be regarded as the result of targeted religious violence on the part of Christianity. An analysis of the available sources leads to the conclusion that the similarities in the functioning of Mithraism and Christianity are most likely a product of similar demographics and position in Roman Empire society, and that religious violence by Christians contributed only partially to the demise of Mithraism.
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Publication year
2021
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Article name in the collection
The Mystery of Mithras: Exploring the Heart of a Roman Cult
ISBN
9782930469867
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Number of pages
10
Pages from-to
519-528
Publisher name
Musée Royal de Mariemont
Place of publication
Mariemont
Event location
Mariemont
Event date
Jan 1, 2021
Type of event by nationality
EUR - Evropská akce
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