Description

The Mysteries, Pagan And Christian: Being The Hulsean Lectures For 1896-1897 is a book written by Samuel Cheetham and published in 1897. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author at the University of Cambridge in 1896 and 1897. The lectures explore the similarities and differences between pagan and Christian mysteries, with a focus on the mystery religions of ancient Greece and Rome. The author examines the role of mystery religions in the development of Christianity, and argues that there are many similarities between the two. He also discusses the influence of pagan mythology on Christian theology, and the ways in which Christian writers adapted and transformed pagan stories and beliefs. The book is aimed at scholars and students of religion, and provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the relationship between pagan and Christian mysteries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.