Keepers of the Maser: Lost Village (Keepers of the Maser)
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    Keepers of the Maser: Lost Village (Keepers of the Maser)
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    The Lost Village (Keepers of the Maser 6) (Keepers of the Maser, 6)
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      The Lost Village (Keepers of the Maser 6) (Keepers of the Maser, 6)

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      Heavy Metal Graphics: Tashi Bharucha Includes the Diary of Tzynn Saya

      The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition)
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Very interesting
      • Middle-earth not received
      • Close, but no bananas
      • AMAZING book!!!
      • Perfect Gift for a Tolkin-ite
      The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition)
      Karen Wynn Fonstad
      Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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      ASIN: 0618126996

      Amazon.com

      The publishing world is full of Tolkien spinoff products, some trivial and ephemeral--but some, like this thoroughly researched atlas, are genuinely classy. Karen Wynn Fonstad is a qualified geographer and cartographer who first mapped Middle-Earth in 1981 and has since added much new detail based on those endless volumes of drafts, abandoned passages, alternative versions, and laundry lists published since Tolkien's death. She fills in gaps and details in the familiar Third Age maps from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, goes back in time to map Middle-Earth's First and Second Ages, and reconstructs the route and timescale of every important journey in the stories. There are local maps of key places like the Mines of Moria, Lothlorien, Isengard, Minas Tirth, the Tower of Cirith Ungol, and the volcanic Mount Doom. War maps cover the saga's notable battles, up to the hopeless last stand at Mordor gate and the tiny later skirmish known in Shire records as the Battle of Bywater. Thematic maps show Middle-Earth's distribution of climate, geological features, vegetation, people, and (most importantly to Tolkien) languages.... It's all done tremendously seriously and would make a fine gift for enthusiastic Tolkien fans, except that they'll have bought it already. --David Langford, Amazon.co.uk

      Book Description

      Karen Wynn Fonstad's THE ATLAS OF MIDDLE-EARTH is an essential volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the definitive guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring. Authentic and updated -- nearly one third of the maps are new, and the text is fully revised -- the atlas illuminates the enchanted world created in THE SILMARILLION, THE HOBBIT, and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Hundreds of two-color maps and diagrams survey the journeys of the principal characters day by day -- including all the battles and key locations of the First, Second, and Third Ages. Plans and descriptions of castles, buildings, and distinctive landforms are given, along with thematic maps describing the climate, vegetation, languages, and population distribution of Middle-earth throughout its history. An extensive appendix and an index help readers correlate the maps with Tolkien's novels.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Very interesting.......2007-06-02

      This book was required for a college class; however, I have greatly enjoyed it and find this book is a great read on its own. If you are a fan of such books as "The Hobbit," you will greatly enjoy this book. It's a wonderful companion book for your other Middle-Earth reads and helps you to understand some pieces of the stories that you may have earlier ignored.

      4 out of 5 stars Middle-earth not received.......2007-05-22

      The book did not arrive in my postbox surely because of old address.

      4 out of 5 stars Close, but no bananas.......2007-05-13

      This atlas really helped me see where I was at as I read the Lord of the Rings. I could see how long it took to get from one place to another and how long they were at a single place without having to look it up again.

      The reason I only gave it four stars is because it was the work of a fan, and not the actual maps of J.R.R. Tolkien. I was kind of looking for that.

      Other than that it was great :P

      5 out of 5 stars AMAZING book!!!.......2007-03-28

      omg~for any tolkien fan out there, this is a must have! Especially for anyone who is fascinated with the maps already included in the Hobbit, LOTR, and the Silmarillion.
      Extensive maps (all based on Tolkien's writings, maps, and illustrations) - for everything from the Spring of Arda and Valinor to the Battle of Helm's Deep. There are maps following everystep of LOTR and the Hobbit - plus a large section on Beleriand and the 1st age~which makes it an indespensible companion to the Silmarillion.
      There are a few grey areas here and there - there are bound to be in a world so complex as Tolkien's - which leaves some things to the interpretation and imagination of the reader. I think that's good. (Dr?) Fonstad is wise to leave out those things that are truly dubious, but is intuitive and brilliant in the way she interprets the world of Tolkien. She points out the process she used to come to the conclusions that in the book, which is very helpful.
      All in all-this gets 5 1/2 stars-you gotta get this if you like any of Tolkien's works.

      5 out of 5 stars Perfect Gift for a Tolkin-ite.......2007-02-08

      I specifically ordered this book for a friend of mine who is REALLY in not only Lord of the Rings but everything that has to do with that series. He can talk small pieces of information like a skilled essayist and will deftly argue minutae (sp?) with cliff notes as it were to back it up.
      When I found out he lost this book in a house fire, I knew he'd appreciate it back. He was.
      Hope that helps...spelling/grammar not with standing.
      The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • real, really, really good for buy
      The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution
      Dan Smith
      Manufacturer: University of California Press
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      ASIN: 0520248686

      Book Description

      A valuable tool for understanding the Middle East and global politics, this innovative and information-packed volume combines clear, analytical text with full-color maps and graphics to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to the region today. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel this arena of confrontation and instability. With customarily acute analysis, he highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point for international relations. Smith includes historical maps that show the making of the contemporary region as we recognize it today, as well as an original risk assessment that gauges the future of the Middle East and its implications for the world at large.

      The Atlas covers a wide range of topics, including:
      U.S. presence and policies
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars real, really, really good for buy.......2007-03-12

      If you are interested in this theme buyed because is really good.
      Historical Atlas of World Mythology, Vol. II: The Way of the Seeded Earth, Part 3: Mythologies of the Primitive Planters: The Middle and Southern Americas
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        Historical Atlas of World Mythology, Vol. II: The Way of the Seeded Earth, Part 3: Mythologies of the Primitive Planters: The Middle and Southern Americas
        Joseph Campbell
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        Atlas of Middle-earth
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • The perfect complement for the avid Tolkien reader
        • This is an Essential Guide to the LOTR world of Middle Earth
        Atlas of Middle-earth
        Karen Wynn Fonstad
        Manufacturer: Easton Press
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        Binding: Hardcover
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        ASIN: 0739422006

        Product Description

        Includes many two-color maps and diagrams. A guide to the geography of Tolkien's Middle-Earth series. This edition is fully revised and updated, nearly one third of the map are new.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars The perfect complement for the avid Tolkien reader.......2007-03-04

        A true gem and a masterpiece. The author puts together a wealth of geographical, sociological and historical information from excerpts of Tolkien's work, and does so in a well-structured, easy to read, manner. This book can be used as a reference guide as well as a good night read.

        I own a copy in Spanish (my mother tongue) and I'm considering getting an English version too.

        5 out of 5 stars This is an Essential Guide to the LOTR world of Middle Earth.......2006-02-16

        This is the best, most essential guide you will ever find on the geography of Middle Earth. Besides the wonderful maps, that make Middle Earth so very clear, the text is very well written, interesting, and poetic. I highly recommend this book to any true Lord of the Rings fan.
        Untangling Tolkien: A Chronology and Commentary for The Lord of the Rings
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Excellent Resource
        • Knits up the ravels
        • A Radiograph of LotR.
        • Splendid Tolkien Reference Work
        • a giant mass of undifferentiated trivia
        Untangling Tolkien: A Chronology and Commentary for The Lord of the Rings
        Michael W. Perry
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        Here is the book that Tolkien fans have needed for half a century--a detailed, book-length chronology of J. R. R. Tolkien's complex tale. Whether you are a serious Tolkien fan or simply someone who enjoys reading the story over and over again, this is the book for you. It's the first totally new reference for The Lord of the Rings since the 1970s.

        Beginning over 1400 years before the major events in Tolkien's epic, it describes, year-by-year, the amazing and imaginative background history that Tolkien created for his masterpiece. Then for the main narrative, it becomes a day-by-day reference, describing what each character does on that day and all the places where those events are described in Tolkien's writings. You can find out, for instance, what Merry and Pippin are doing as Sam perpares rabbit stew on the morning of March 7.

        Probe deeper into Tolkien. See why someone as serious as Gandalf was interested in fun-loving Hobbits. Discover an exciting new plot, based on Tolkien's notes, that begins when Aragorn captures Gollum. Follow along as the Black Riders and Gandalf race for the Shire. Decide for yourself whether Sauron and the Ring have any ties to Hitler and Stalin. Explore what Tolkien believed about nature and technology.

        A few facts illustrate how helpful this chronology is. Most of narrative is a deliberately confusing sea of next days and third days that leave readers as confused as the tale's main characters.The middle 60 percent of The Lord of the Rings gives the current date only once. In the narrative as a whole, the date is given only 23 times, or once for every 43 pages, and most of those come when the plot is moving slowly. That's why those who want to dig deeper and understand better what Tolkien was saying will find this book a must-have.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource.......2006-12-10

        Perry has done a wonderful job in untangling the very intricate tale woven by J.R.R. Tolkien. Of particular help are the copious margin notes which reference exactly where Perry is drawing the information contained within that section of his book. The commentary made by the author is a welcomed pause for reflection on the events that are taking place and keep the book from being a mere listing of dates and events. I teach a course on J.R.R. Tolkien and have found Untangling Tolkien a valuable resource, since it covers the entire history of Middle-earth: what comes before The Hobbit and what takes place after The Lord of The Rings. Bravo Mr. Perry, I look forward to reading your other books.

        5 out of 5 stars Knits up the ravels.......2004-10-31

        An amazing accomplishment by a dedicated Tolkien fan.

        That is how I'd sum up the book Untanging Tolkien. Michael Perry has first unraveled all Tolkien's "dates" -- which can be extrapolated from phases of the moon -- and then knit them together again in a cohesive outline, presented in much greater detail than Tolkien's own timeline (found buried in Appendix A of LOTR). By incorporating information from other Tolkien writings, the author of Untangling Tolkien collates additional facts about all the characters and the circumstances surrounding the War of the Ring, folding them all into this detailed chronology. He includes material that sheds light on possible parallels between Tolkien's work and events that were contemporary, and he provides original commentary that suggests some additional motivations for Tolkien's characters. Sidebars offer references to every source for the information presented and for each conclusion the author has drawn.

        I found the format, with quick-reference bulleted lists and clearly delineated sections and subheadings, well-organized and easy to use.

        NOTE: I read the third printing that was published in May 2004. Apparently the author has corrected many of the errors that David Bratman objected to (below). You won't find a better overview or a more throrough treatment of time and dates in LOTR than Perry provides in this book.

        4 out of 5 stars A Radiograph of LotR........2003-12-27

        This book is layed out as a chronological record of the events covered by Tolkein's masterpiece with prefaces that explain the calender system created by Tolkein and its conversion to our more mundane (and possibly inferior) system. The type is clear, and margin citations clear and present for every entry. It's primary utility, at which it succeeds admirably, is as a kind of radiograph of Tolkein's work that reveals its astonishing complexity more clearly and allows one to admire, and more importantly, explore the book itself more quickly, easily, and deeply.

        The book also contains copious notes inline with the chronology. These vary from informative to tangential, but at worst do not detract from the book's primary function. Mr. Perry is perhaps foremost as Lewis scholar, and so C.S. Lewis, a close acquaintance and friend of Tolkein, makes a number of appearances. Also making appearances in the notes are William Shakespeare and Winston Churchill.

        All in all, a unique book which will save anyone who wants to do an in depth study of LotR a lot of time.

        5 out of 5 stars Splendid Tolkien Reference Work.......2003-12-21

        Superb, exhaustive chronology of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga. Perry does a superior job in untangling a number of thorny chronological issues in Tolkien's narrative, and he employs some fine literary detective work in reconstructing what events are happening across Middle Earth on any given date. Especially admirable is his reconstruction of how much moonlight there was during each day of Frodo and Sam's journey into Mordor.

        In addition to chronology, Perry supplies a lot of background information about Tolkien's themes and sources, as well as biographical tidbits about Tolkien. For example, there are fascinating discussions of Tolkien's views of technology, freedom, and totalitarianism. Perry also discusses Tolkien's stance toward the misuse of Germanic myths by the Nazis.

        This is a great resource for Tolkien-lovers everywhere.

        1 out of 5 stars a giant mass of undifferentiated trivia.......2003-12-21

        A year-by-year, later day-by-day, chronicle of the war against Sauron from the founding of the Shire to the glorious conclusion seems at the outset like a good idea. Perry calls LOTR's Appendix B, the Tale of Years, "far from complete" but it covers the whole period: what he means is that it's not detailed enough for him. Appendix B won't tell you which day Sam cooked coney for Frodo; Perry will.

        But alas, the book does not stop there. The entries are written as bullet lists like a PowerPoint presentation, and many add pointless little flowcharts such as two-generation family trees. They reduce Tolkien's magnificently complex subcreation into a giant mass of undifferentiated trivia. And each yearly or daily entry comes with its commentary, whether directly relevant, side points, broader considerations, or dogmatic essays in applicability. The unrelieved banality and inappropriateness of these must be read to be believed; as also the author's clumsy, grammatically inept style, and his smug superiority to the characters. (He frequently criticizes the good guys' "blunders," all of them more complex than he implies.)

        There's actually some good chronological analysis and speculation hiding in here. But how can someone who knows his Tolkien that well say that the wizards were Valar, or that Rohan gave Isengard to Saruman (it wasn't theirs to give, and Saruman was made its warden, not a freeholder), that Boromir and Faramir had a sibling rivalry (Tolkien specifically says not), or suggest that Galadriel should have sent daily eagles to check up on the Fellowship?

        These are not isolated examples: the bloopers and misconceived ideas go on and on. The whole book is like that: it has the soul of a PowerPoint presentation. I can't recommend it on any terms.
        An Atlas of Middle Eastern Affairs
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          Ewan Anderson
          Manufacturer: Routledge
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          The Atlas of Middle-Earth: Revised Edition
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            Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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            ASIN: B000HY4J88
            The Atlas of Tolkien's Middle-earth
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              The Atlas of Tolkien's Middle-earth
              Karen Wynn Fonstad
              Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
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              Camb Atlas Mid East & North Africa
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                Gerald Blake , John Dewdney , and Jonathan Mitchell
                Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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                This new Cambridge Atlas is designed as an up-to-date reference source on the whole contemporary Middle East, from Iran to North Africa, with an emphasis on economic and social developments. In 60 pages of two-colour maps, each accompanied by a page of commentary and supplementary figures, the Atlas presents detailed information on the Middle East essential to the international business, political and journalistic community and to a wide range of students and specialists. The Atlas represents the first new map coverage of all these themes for some years and is one of the most accessible reference tools on the region.
                Northwestern Middle-Earth Gazetteer (Middle Earth Campaign Atlas)
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                  Northwestern Middle-Earth Gazetteer (Middle Earth Campaign Atlas)

                  Manufacturer: ICE
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                  ASIN: 1558061711

                  Trigger & Friends
                  Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                  • Hang onto your hats!
                  • Interstellar Action & Intrigue
                  • Agents of the Hub
                  • Welcome Back to a Friend
                  Trigger & Friends
                  James H. Schmitz
                  Manufacturer: Baen
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                  ASIN: 0671319663

                  Book Description

                  IF BUREAUCRACIES HAD STARSHIPS

                  Con games. Corrupt governors. Deadly rivalries between departments of the same government. And, of course, the long arm of the Mob. Even in our future among the stars, some things never change -- except that the governors run (and ruin) planets, the rivalries are fought with spacecraft and energy bolts, and the mobsters smuggle real illegal aliens and make their getaways with subspace portals. It's all just another day in that bastion of galactic peace and democracy, the Federation of the Hub --

                  -- and somebody has to clean up this mess!

                  Join secret agent Trigger Argee, scout adventurer Heslet Quillan and Holati Tate, master of intrigue, as they battle the criminal element on its own interstellar turf...and make the future a little safer for the rest of us.

                  Customer Reviews:

                  4 out of 5 stars Hang onto your hats!.......2007-03-10

                  James Schmitz was a very popular science fiction writer in the 60s, but since has fallen off the map. Why? Because he didn't much write novels - he wrote short stories and novellas. I'm happy that Eric Flint worked to bring us the Hub series as a set of books, bringing together the short stories of Schmitz for the first time in years.

                  Trigger & Friends revolves around Trigger Argee (obviously). It is impossible to really devolve the plot into a review; suffice it to say that the short stories in this book are a great deal of fun - this is what science fiction should be all about!

                  4 out of 5 stars Interstellar Action & Intrigue.......2001-08-11

                  This third volume of the Hub Stories reveals more of Trigger Argee and those around her. Heslet Quillan is here. He's a sixties sort of wise-cracking secret agent gunman transported to the Hub Universe. He first appears in Lion Loose and tangles with a monster and two mobs of the Interstellar Underworld. The story is basically a gangster story but the monster is interesting, one of Schmitz's more interesting ones. Schmitz did good monsters. He reappears in Legacy, along with Trigger. Legacy is a complex story with interesting, unusual, and believable aliens. It also gets into the inner workings of the Federation and the lives of the people who live in it, work in it, and keep it going. An interesting look. The Hub was one of the more interesting backgrounds in Science Fiction, and it's fun to visit. A good Saturday afternoon read.

                  5 out of 5 stars Agents of the Hub.......2001-04-10

                  The first two volumes of the Hub series published by Baen Books presented the experiences of the teen-aged Telzey Amberdon. The other volumes gather together stories centered on other characters of the Hub civilization (including in one case an ecology!). Volume 3 presents the adventures of Trigger Argee, Pilch, and Hezlet Quillan, agents of the Hub Overgovernment. In these stories, we have some background filled in and begin to understand how the Hub culture deals with an unfriendly galaxy. Strongly recommended.

                  5 out of 5 stars Welcome Back to a Friend.......2001-01-09

                  I am delighted to welcome back these stories by James Schmitz featuring his wonderful character, Trigger Argee, and her friends. James Schmitz had the knack of creating futurescapes and characters which are deep, insightful, and riveting -- especially female characters. Trigger feels like a friend by the time an Argee story ends.

                  I had promised myself ONE STORY PER DAY, but I could not put this book down. This is the third of four collections featuring the stories of James Schmitz which are edited by Eric Flint -- this one co-edited with Guy Gordon. In this book you will find Trigger and Holati facing off the top eschelon of government. You'll find Quillan, well named "Bad News", getting some bad news of his own. You'll find Professor Mantelish giving one interview too many. All have the flow of a good story -- one that feels like reality and moves at a fast clip.

                  Fortunately, I can go back to my story-a-day promise. With this book and in these stories, there is always more to discover.
                  The Adventures of Wrinkle Puss Ralph and Friends
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                    Trigger Dane
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                    The Adventures of Wrinkle Puss Ralph and Friends comprises two bouncy and whimsical stories for youngsters with a rogue's gallery that rivals the seven dwarves.... Youngsters will be delighted by these brief, imaginative situations and the way the author resolves them in learning about basic ethics and the importance of love...

                    The Roman Cult of Mithras: The God and His Mysteries
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                    • Mithras - why everyone should know him
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                    • Best on the subject - without a doubt.
                    • An excellent overview
                    The Roman Cult of Mithras: The God and His Mysteries
                    Manfred Clauss
                    Manufacturer: Routledge
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                    The Mithras cult first became evident in Rome towards the end of the first century AD. During the next two centuries, it spread to the frontiers of the Western empire. Energetically suppressed by the early Christians, who frequently constructed their churches over the caves in which Mithraic rituals took place, the cult was extinct by the end of the fourth century. Since its publication in Germany, Manfred Clauss's introduction to the Roman Mithras cult has become widely accepted as the most reliable and readable account of this fascinating subject. For the English edition, Clauss has updated the book to reflect recent research and new archaeological discoveries.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Mithras - why everyone should know him.......2007-04-25

                    This is a truly wonderful work, and an absolute must for anyone with an interest in the pagan mystery religions. It is such a refreshing change to read an academically rigorous work that also manages to be a riveting read.
                    This book provides the most reliable and informative information available on Mithras and his cult, updated to reflect recent archaeological discoveries. Widely illustrated with 124 pictures, the book covers all aspects of what is known about Mithraism, and includes chapters on The growth of the cult, The Mithraeum, Sacred Narrative, Initiation, Utensils, the , and Mithras and Other Gods, Priestly Grades, Mithras and Christ, as well as chapters setting the context for all the material. This book is an essential for every bookshelf, that rare occurrence of material presented beautifully by an expert that leaves you wiser and hungry for more.
                    If you have any interest whatsoever in Mithras or the development of pagan religions ... there is no hesitation when I say ...Buy it!

                    4 out of 5 stars Difficult.......2007-01-04

                    Please do not be put off by the title of this review. I did enjoy this book. It is somewhat of a difficult read since it deals with a religion and culture which can be considered radically different from any in the present era (my opinion).

                    The prevailing wisdom is that Mithraism is nearly identical to Christianity.
                    After reading this work of Professor Manfred Clauss, you will think otherwise.

                    Mithraism has very little in common with Christianity. The reader will find interesting the sacred rites of Mithraism and the seven levels of it's priesthood. Mithraism has a curious history. In the second and third centuries AD it was a competitor for adherents with the various pagan religions along with Christianity. Mithraism was a religion open only to men and the elect. An adherent had to endure several initiation rites. Mithraism could also be considered an ancient secret society (in my opinion).

                    If you enjoy reading about the early Christian era or The Roman Empire, this book is a valuable resource.

                    5 out of 5 stars Best on the subject - without a doubt........2006-04-15

                    If you are interested in Roman Gods and Goddesses, if you are interested in Mithras and his worship, if you want to read a bit of good history.... then what are you waiting for?

                    Clauss' writing style is academic, but not boring. A great plus ++++ His research is great and indepth, bringing together so much great information in one volume, that this book is a must read for anyone with an interest on the subject. No need to say very much more, just read the book and get on with it!

                    4 out of 5 stars An excellent overview.......2004-01-09

                    The Roman cult of Mithras is known to us from a large collection of its cave-temples, known as Mithraea, a certain number of inscriptions from a Mithraeum, and some sculpture. In addition there are scanty references to the cult in the Christian fathers, and a handful of other references. The cult was a mystery religion, and its beliefs and rituals must be inferred from this scanty base. Wild theorisings are unfortunately common.

                    The entire data base was published in the early 20th century by Franz Cumont. (An English language version of his conclusions is still available). He believed Mithras to be an importation of the ancient Persian deity Mitra, doubtless influenced by descriptions of Mithras as Persian. His work remained standard until the 1970's. Since then many theories have been published -- those of David Ulansey perhaps have attracted much attention.

                    This book by Manfred Clauss is a careful piece of scholarship, that will be of great use to the newcomer to Mithras studies. He believes the cult was invented in Rome itself, and points out that the 3 earliest inscriptions and the first literary mention, all ca. AD90, are indisputably by people with close links to the city of Rome. The story is taken through various aspects of the cult, as illustrated from the monuments and whatever literary information is available. Parallels with Christian practise are mentioned, but Clauss dismisses the idea of influence in either direction, preferring to point out the shared heritage of oriental religion in classical times. He highlights the close relation of Mithraism with other mystery religions, and rightly is sceptical about the idea that Mithraism always involved believing the same things. Regional and temporal variants are documented.

                    In short, no better introduction to the subject could be devised. Richard Gordon's translation is excellent -- no hint of another language underlying it comes through --, and his choice of translations for ancient texts likewise.

                    The only thing that I missed was a list of all the ancient literary sources, or indication of where to find these. The illustrations are far better chosen than those of Cumont. In short, the book is a gem.
                    THE ROMAN CULT OF MITHRAS : THE GOD AND HIS MYSTERIES
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                      THE ROMAN CULT OF MITHRAS : THE GOD AND HIS MYSTERIES
                      Manfred Clauss
                      Manufacturer: Routledge & Kegan Paul
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                      Binding: Paperback
                      ASIN: B000NXFMX4

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