Pagan Regeneration: A Study of Mystery Initiations in the Graeco Roman World

Pagan Regeneration: A Study of Mystery Initiations in the Graeco Roman World is a book written by Harold R. Willoughby. The book explores the mystery religions of the Graeco-Roman world, examining their origins, beliefs, and practices. The author delves into the initiation ceremonies of these religions, which were often shrouded in secrecy and mystery, and were believed to provide a path to spiritual regeneration and enlightenment. Willoughby also explores the influence of these mystery religions on early Christianity, and how they may have contributed to the development of Christian beliefs and practices. The book is a comprehensive study of the mystery religions of the Graeco-Roman world, providing valuable insights into ancient religious practices and their impact on modern spirituality.1929. Contents: pagan piety in the Graeco-Roman world; greater mysteries at Eleusis; Dionysian excesses; Orphic reform; regenerative rites of the great mother; death and rebirth in Mithraism; Isiac initiation; new birth experience in Hermeticism; mysticism of Philo; social significance of mystery initiation.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.