After Life in Roman Paganism

""After Life in Roman Paganism"" is a book written by Franz Cumont that explores the beliefs and practices surrounding the afterlife in ancient Roman paganism. The book delves into the various rituals, myths, and cults that were associated with death and the afterlife in Roman society, such as the cult of the dead and the belief in the underworld. Cumont also examines the role of divination, magic, and astrology in the Roman conception of the afterlife, as well as the influence of Greek philosophy and religion on Roman beliefs. The book provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural history of ancient Rome, shedding light on the complex and multifaceted nature of Roman paganism.1922. Lectures delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation. The author was invited to lecture at New Haven during the month of March 1921 on a subject relating to religious history. He chose the ideas current in Roman paganism concerning the lot of the soul after death. Lectures included are: historical introduction; after life in the tomb; the nether world; celestial immortality; winning of immortality; untimely death; journey to the beyond; sufferings of hell and metempsychosis; felicity of the blessed.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.