HIST 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Greco-Roman Mysteries, Epicureanism, Crisis Of The Third Century
8 Dec 2016
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Philosophers stoic, epicurean, skeptic, platonism & neo-platonism. Greco roman religion deities increasing imperial cult: emperors considered goods when die apotheosis, loyal to rome by expressing religiously, patriotism. Jewish communities in roman empires: from promised land to roman occupation foreign power, do not enjoy. Revolts & marginalization: the second temple period 530bce-70bc. Other faiths & spiritualties new religious faiths: growth of astrology & magic. Mystery religions cult of mithras and isis (egypt) Social and political questions: mosaic law for ritual lifestyle. Liberal or strict adherence, how strict or liberal in accordance: the question of rome jews do not like rome as promised land. Loyalty, roman taxes, emperors, revolt: rise of temple priest & religious officials. How much authority, what is their role and intended role according to mosaic law. New beliefs & movements what are they, new: divergent beliefs on afterlife. No clear definition life after death, resurrection, heaven/hell: the messiah question foreign occupied land, need someone to save us.
