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A Short History of the World Chapter 36 - Religious Developments Under the Roman Empire
In which the restless spirit of man under the Roman Empire is revealed through a weary and complex religious landscape, where ancient gods are transformed, assimilated, or supplanted amid personal quests for immortality and solace. The text observes how old communal rites give way to intimate faiths like those of Isis and Mithras, reflecting a world in turmoil and a universal yearning for salvation beyond the visible world.
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