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Roger Beck, a world authority on Mithraism, brings together his major writings on the Mysteries of Mithras in the context of the culture and religions of imperial Rome. In these studies he opens new vistas on myth making, ritual, symbolism, the role of astrology in the cult, recently discovered Mithraic monuments and artefacts, and the emergence of Mithraism and Christianity concurrently in the first century. Beck offers new introductions to his thematically framed groups of writings and adds six entirely new essays published here for the first time. These essays link his research to contemporary studies in cognitive science of religion and anthropology of religion. This collection will appeal particularly to scholars exploring contemporary aspects in anthropology of religion, astronomy and astrology, cults and myths, images and symbols, as well as traditional scholars of Greco-Roman antiquity and Christian origins.
Roger Beck's collected works offer a comprehensive examination of Mithraism within the Roman Empire. This volume synthesizes decades of scholarship by a leading authority, exploring the cult's mythology, rituals, symbolism, and astrological connections. It addresses newly discovered evidence and places Mithraism's emergence alongside that of Christianity. The collection is enhanced by new introductions and six previously unpublished essays that connect ancient studies with contemporary cognitive and anthropological approaches to religion.
This collection is designed to appeal to scholars of Greco-Roman antiquity and Christian origins, as well as those exploring contemporary aspects of the anthropology of religion, astronomy, astrology, cults, myths, and symbols. The inclusion of previously unpublished essays and new introductions situates Beck's foundational work within current academic discourse. The thematic organization and expert author provide a robust resource for understanding Mithraism's complex cultural and religious context.
Page Count:
398
Publication Date:
2020-11-25
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
ISBN-10:
1351574337
ISBN-13:
9781351574334
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