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Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism

12 chapters · complete text

Contents

Introduction — The Significance of Franz Cumont's Work
Preface (Part 1)
Preface (Part 2)
Preface (Part 3)
Rome and the Orient
Why the Oriental Religions Spread
Asia Minor
Egypt
Syria
Persia
Astrology and Magic
The Transformation of Roman Paganism

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