Religions of the Ancient World - George Rawlinson

Religions of the Ancient World is a comprehensive book written by George Rawlinson that explores the beliefs and practices of various ancient religions. The book covers the religions of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, Rome, and the religions of the Israelites and the early Christians. The author provides an in-depth analysis of each religion, discussing their origins, rituals, myths, and beliefs. He also examines the similarities and differences between these religions and their impact on the development of civilization. Rawlinson's writing is clear and concise, making this book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of religion. The book is an important resource for anyone seeking to understand the religious beliefs of the ancient world and their influence on modern society.Contents: Egypt; Assyrians and Babylonians; Iranians; The Early Sanskritic Indians; Phoenicians and Carthaginians; Etruscans; Greeks; Romans; Concluding Remarks; Illustrated.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.

EAN: 9781564598950