Mithraic Mysteries Restored and Modernized: A Drama of Interior Initiation

By Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie

Book Overview

Mithraic Mysteries Restored and Modernized: A Drama of Interior Initiation is a book by Kenneth Sylvan Guthrie that explores the ancient Mithraic religion and its relevance in modern times. The Mithraic religion was a mystery cult that was popular in the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD. The cult worshipped the god Mithras, who was associated with the sun and was believed to have the power to grant immortality to his followers.In this book, Guthrie provides a detailed account of the Mithraic religion, including its beliefs, rituals, and symbols. He also discusses the role of initiation in the Mithraic cult, which involved a series of trials and challenges that were designed to test the initiate's courage and determination.Guthrie then goes on to explore the relevance of the Mithraic religion in modern times, arguing that its teachings and practices can be adapted to help individuals achieve spiritual growth and self-realization. He presents a dramatic retelling of the Mithraic initiation ceremony, which he believes can serve as a powerful tool for personal transformation and enlightenment.Overall, Mithraic Mysteries Restored and Modernized is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of ancient religion and offers a fresh perspective on how its teachings can be applied in the modern world.Employing all the available Data and Survival of the Historic Persio-Roman Mithraics embodying versions of Zoroastrian Scriptures combining the Religions of all Races and Times, with the best of Modern Spiritual Thought with Experiments for every Day of the Year. Contents: Search for Truth; Control of Sleep; Achievement of Health; Comparative Religion; Valuation of Error; Judgment of Self-knowledge; Vindication of Diving Justice; Calling of the Saviors; Building of Sanctuaries; Soul-Marriage to Wisdom; Choice of Successors; Unveiling of Final; Truth. Use this scarce and illuminating book to achieve an intitaition into the secret Mithraic Mysteries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564593665
• ISBN13: 9781564593665
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.9" x 10.5"