Paganism Surviving in Christianity by Abram Herbert Lewis
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"Paganism Surviving in Christianity" by Abram Herbert Lewis is a historical analysis written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the persistence of pagan influences within Christianity, exploring how these remnants have shaped the development of Christian practices and beliefs. Through a systematic examination, it aims to uncover the complex interplay between early Christianity and the surrounding pagan cultures." "At the start of the work, the author emphasizes the necessity
of understanding the distinct contexts of early Christianity compared to later forms of the faith. Lewis argues that modern interpretations often project contemporary beliefs onto the ancient Christian experience, leading to misconceptions. He explores the historical struggle between adherence to original Christianity and the corrupting effects of pagan practices, asserting that a strong pagan influence was already evident in the Christianity of the third through fifth centuries. By citing various historical figures and their critiques, Lewis sets the stage for a deeper examination of how pagan rituals and philosophies have infiltrated Christian doctrines and customs." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lewis, Abram Herbert, 1836-1908 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 41024294 |
| Title | Paganism Surviving in Christianity |
| Contents | Remains of paganism in Christianity -- Pagan methods of interpreting the scriptures -- Asiatic pagan water-worship -- Water-worship in northern Europe and in Mexico -- Greek water-worship -- Pagan water-worship transferred to Christianity -- Pagan sun-worship -- Sunday observance unknown to Christianity before the middle of the second century -- State religion a pagan institution -- The control of Christianity by the state under Constantine and his successors -- Constantine's legislation concerning the pagan Sunday -- Other forms of pagan residuum in Christianity -- Same subject continued -- Five conclusions. The fundamental principles of Protestantism involved in present issues. |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Paganism |
| Subject | Christianity and other religions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56650 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 608 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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