Eschatology and Astral Mysticism as a Preparation for the Future Life is a book written by Franz Cumont, a Belgian historian and philologist. The book explores the ancient beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife in various cultures, particularly those influenced by astral mysticism. Cumont delves into the eschatological beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, as well as the Zoroastrians and early Christians. He examines...