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""Paganism Surviving in Christianity"" by Abram Herbert Lewis delves into the fascinating interplay between early Christian traditions and the pagan beliefs they encountered. This meticulously researched historical study examines the enduring influence of paganism on the development of Christian practices and doctrines. Lewis explores the religious syncretism that occurred as Christianity spread, revealing the surprising ways in which pagan customs, symbols, and ideas were absorbed and adapted within the new faith. A significant contribution to religious history, this book sheds light on the complex cultural and religious landscape of the ancient world. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the roots of Christianity and its relationship to the pagan traditions that preceded it. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, religious history, or the dynamics of religious syncretism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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