Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Question Of Paul's Indebtedness To The Mystery Religions For Characteristic Terms And Ideas"" by Henry C. Sheldon is a scholarly work that focuses on the relationship between the Apostle Paul and the mystery religions of the ancient world. The author explores the possibility that Paul's use of certain terms and ideas in his writings may have been influenced by these religions.The book begins by providing an overview of the mystery religions and their impact on the ancient world. Sheldon then delves into an analysis of Paul's writings, examining the specific terms and ideas that have been identified as potentially influenced by the mystery religions. The author also considers alternative explanations for these similarities, including the possibility that they were simply common to the culture of the time.Throughout the book, Sheldon provides a thorough and detailed analysis of the evidence, drawing on a wide range of sources from both the Christian and pagan traditions. He also engages with the work of other scholars who have explored this topic, offering his own insights and critiques.Overall, ""The Question Of Paul's Indebtedness To The Mystery Religions For Characteristic Terms And Ideas"" is an important contribution to the study of early Christianity and its relationship to the wider religious and cultural context of the ancient world. It will be of interest to scholars and students of religion, history, and theology.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystery Religions and the New Testament, by Henry C. Sheldon. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594602.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.
