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Man, God and Immortality

Man, God and Immortality

Frazer, James George

Hardcover

Comparative ReligionAnthropologyMythology & Folklore

ISBN10: 1025819802
ISBN13: 9781025819808
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 458
Weight: 1.79
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Man, God and Immortality is a profound synthesis of the lifelong research and insights of Sir James George Frazer, one of the most influential figures in the history of modern anthropology. This work explores the fundamental development of human thought regarding the nature of the soul, the origins of religious belief, and the universal quest for immortality. Drawing upon a vast array of cross-cultural evidence, Frazer examines how early societies transitioned from magical practices to religious systems and eventually toward scientific understanding.

The volume provides a comprehensive overview of the social and psychological factors that have shaped human civilization's relationship with the divine. By analyzing the customs, taboos, and myths of diverse peoples, Frazer illuminates the common threads that link disparate cultures in their attempt to explain the mysteries of existence. Man, God and Immortality remains an essential text for readers interested in the social sciences and history, offering a timeless look at the evolution of the human mind and the enduring structures of social institutions. It stands as a testament to Frazer's pioneering role in the comparative study of religion and the intellectual history of mankind.

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