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OverviewThe decline of Mithraism in the fourth century AD is used as a case-study for understanding the end of other classes of paganism' in the Roman western provinces. The author reviews epigraphic and numismatic evidence to date the final uses of Mithraea. He then discusses examples of wilful damage to Mithraic monuments. Drawing all this archaeological evidence into a historical framework, Sauer argues that rather than losing its social function as the Roman army became splintered, Mithraism was a healthy religion with active shrines until the very late fourth century. Rather than fading away, its desecrated monuments indicate that the religion was the victim of a sustained Christian attack which was also directed at other established faiths in the western provinces. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eberhard SauerPublisher: BAR Publishing Imprint: BAR Publishing Volume: v. 634 Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9780860548164ISBN 10: 0860548163 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 June 1996 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEberhard Sauer Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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