II. WHY THE ORIENTAL RELIGIONS SPREAD ... 20

Difference in the Religions of the Orient and the Occident, 20.--Spread of

Oriental Religions, 22.--Economic Influences, 23.--Theory of Degeneration,

25.--Conversions are of Individuals, 27.--Appeal of the Oriental Religions

to the Senses, 28.--Appeal to the Intelligence, 31.--Appeal to the

Conscience, 35.--Inadequacy of the Roman Religion, 35.--Skepticism,

37.--Imperial Power, 38.--The Purification of Souls, 39.--Hope of

Immortality, 42.--Conclusion, 43.

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