The Mysteries of Mithras
The Pagan Belief That Shaped the Christian World
$43.66
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
6 September 2005
Summary
An overview of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions.
- Provides a comprehensive history of Mithraism, including its influence on Christianity and Islam.
- Includes rituals, meditations, and teaching tales for readers who wish to follow the Mithraic path.
- Studies the evolution and divergence of the Eastern (Persian) and Western (Roman) forms of Mithraism.
The Mysteries of Mithras presents a revival of the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594770272 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1594770271 |
| Author: | Payam Nabarz, Caitlín Matthews |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 6 September 2005 |
| Weight: | 336g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 152mm x 229mm |
Critics Review
& “ Whether the reader is an historian or even a practitioner of esoteric studies, this well presented work is a joy to read. I am delighted it now lives on my shelves.& “
“A refreshing study of an often-neglected subject. From the conventional to the controversial, the broad scope of this book and its valuable contribution to Sufi, Mithraic, and Zoroastrian studies attempts to get to the very heart of the matter.” * Karen Ralls, author of The Templars and the Grail *
“… a book that is part history-primer, part practical guide ‘designed to help the spiritual seeker develop a deeper understanding of the Mithraic mysteries,’ and perform initiation rites and Mithraic liturgy.” * Publishers Weekly, July 2005 *
“For those interested in paganism, Witchcraft, the supernatural, and Wicca, among other topics, this book offers some keen insights into a very old religion that Christianity was able to eventually subdue, absorb, and eliminate as competition… . A fine book, one you will enjoy and one you will be talking about with friends.” * Lee Prosser, Ghostvillage.com, Oct 7, 2005 *
“In his breakdown on the Mithraic liturgies Doctor Nabarz has successfully researched the intricate levels of the ritual and also heroically deciphered the language of the aforementioned iconography of Mithras to give us a first class series of ceremonies… . Whether the reader is a historian or even a practitioner of esoteric studies, this well presented work is a joy to read. I am delighted it now lives on my shelves.” * Professor Roland Rotherham, Touchstone Magazine, Nov 2005 *
”… brilliant and compelling … . A highly entertaining and informative read by a lucid writer. Highly recommended.” * Prediction, Oct 2005 *
Payam Nabarz
Payam Nabarz, a Persian-born Sufi and practicing Dervish, holds a Ph.D. from Oxford University and is carrying out postdoctoral research there on genetics and cancer. He is a Druid in the Grove of the Order of the Bards, Ovates, and Druids; a member of the Golden Dawn Occult Society; and a revivalist of the Temple of Mithras. He lives in England.
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