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Bible Studies: Essays On Phallic Worship And Other Curious Rites And Customs

Bible Studies: Essays On Phallic Worship And Other Curious Rites And Customs

M. Wheeler, J.

Paperback

General ReferenceJudaismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354844901
ISBN13: 9789354844904
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A provocative invitation to peer behind the veil of ritual and belief. This is not merely a book, but a doorway into the living texture of human culture. J. M. Wheeler's Bible Studies gathers ethnographic essays on religious rites and curious customs, inviting readers into a careful study of how people imagine the sacred. In lucid, humane prose, the volume surveys ancient fertility rituals, folk belief traditions, and the rituals and customs that shape daily life across the ancient near east and Victorian period Europe. It sits at the crossroads of anthropology of religion, folklore and ritual studies, and comparative religion essays, offering a thoughtful, classroom-friendly guide to key ideas and debates. Its form blends scholarly rigour with accessible narrative, making it ideal for a first encounter or a seasoned explorer seeking a historical lens on belief systems. A note of literary and historical significance underpins the work: a landmark snapshot of early modern scholars wrestling with religion, ritual, and meaning, now revived for today's readers. Casual readers will find a compelling window into curious rites; classic-literature collectors will value its careful restoration and enduring relevance. With Alpha Editions' careful restoration, this title emerges not as a mere reprint but as a collector's item and a cultural treasure. It offers a scholarly reading list and a trustworthy, illuminating study path for anyone curious about the anthropology of religion, ancient near east lore, and the story of human ritual.

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