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100 1 _aLewis, Abram Herbert,
_d1836-1908
245 1 0 _aPaganism Surviving in Christianity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-26
505 0 _aRemains 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.
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPaganism
653 _aChristianity and other religions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56650
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