ANCIENT RELIGIONS

This article looks at the ideas of ancient Judaism in the context of the Greco-Roman world and its influence on the development of the New Testament.

An essay examining, comparing and contrasting the religions of the world.

The ancient Hebrews shaped the very core of Western ideology and civilization. This essay discusses some of their intellectual innovations: concepts such as absolute morality, self-improvement, and the striving to comprehend the forces that shape one's existence.

Magna Mater, a goddess brought over from Anatolia to Rome during the Second Punic War, is elusive but fascinating. Some of her devotees castrated themselves in service to the goddess, and many of their ritual activities caused great distress to the rulers of Rome.

Without apotheosis, the world would have had very few religions. What is apotheosis?

The Church of Euthanasia, Scientology and a bizarre religion that worships a retired soccer player make my list of five of the world's most bizarre religions or cults.

There is a huge difference between monotheistic and polytheistic religions and those differences influence the societies that worship them.

There are 19 major religions around the world. These religions are subdivided into large religious groups, and these established groups in turn are further broken down into specific faith structures or sects.

When discussing the history of Christianity in relation to other world religions, one might find it is nearly impossible to avoid mention of the Catholic Church.

The ancient Greek deities are still with us today.

In modern America there are many alternative religions. Here are three for you to consider.

In ancient Palestine, Semites built many altars and temples on elevated sites, such as rocks and hills. The practice was widespread first in idolatrous religions, but eventually the Israelites took over those sites for their own religious purposes.

The origins of many Christmas celebration traditions are not biblical. The Christmas tree, yule log, supposed date of Jesus' birth, and Epiphany are all deeply rooted in ancient paganism.

The ancient Egyptian religion, called Kemet (kmt), was practiced in it's most primitive form many thousands of years before the dynasties of the Pharaohs ruled the Nile valley.

A brief history of the temples to Ardvi Anahita in the ancient Persian Empire.

This is an AP World History essay on the key differences between ancient Chinese civilization from its contemporaries, Mesopotamia and Egypt

The traditional religions of China are evident in the architecture, art, and many other aspects of Chinese life, in spite of Communist rule.

A survey and basic overview of ancient African kingdoms after their neolithic settlement.

This essay discusses how the Mariner's journey in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is similar to the redemption a person practicing a religion such as Christianity goes through.

Most of ancient religions in the world have a history of preaching compassion and kindness towards other mobile species other than humans. Buddhism, Jainism, Hindu, Muslim from the east and Jewish, ....

Ancient American Indian civilizations held music in high esteem, making a large part of their religions. Although these cultures are gone, their music lives on.

An essay about ancient Rome and Han China