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Lectures on the Religion of the Semites: The Fundamental Institutions
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Comparative ReligionAnthropologyBible Studies
ISBN13: 9781025788746
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 786
Weight: 2.38
Height: 1.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Lectures on the Religion of the Semites; The Fundamental Institutions is a foundational text in the fields of comparative religion and the social anthropology of faith. Authored by the distinguished scholar W. Robertson Smith, this work offers a deep investigation into the religious customs, rituals, and institutions of the ancient Semitic peoples. Unlike previous theological studies, Smith approaches the subject from a sociological perspective, emphasizing the communal nature of religious life and the social bonds created through ritual practice.
The book provides an extensive analysis of the concepts of sacrifice, the sacred, and the covenant, illustrating how these fundamental institutions shaped the identity and cohesion of ancient societies. By examining the shared heritage of the Semitic world, including the roots of the Old Testament traditions, the work sheds light on the evolution of early religious thought and its transition into established institutional forms. This study is particularly noted for its groundbreaking theories on the sacrificial meal and the role of the deity as a member of the tribal community. A classic of scholarship, it continues to be a vital resource for anyone interested in the historical development of religion, anthropology, and Middle Eastern antiquities.
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