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The Origin and Evolution of Religion

The Origin and Evolution of Religion

Hopkins, E. Washburn

Hardcover

Comparative ReligionReligion General Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1161373128
ISBN13: 9781161373127
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 378
Weight: 2.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Origin and Evolution of Religion is a comprehensive book written by E. Washburn Hopkins that delves into the history and development of religion. The book explores the origins of religion, the earliest forms of worship, and how religion evolved over time. Hopkins examines the role of religion in human society, its impact on culture, and the ways in which it has shaped human history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of myth and ritual, the development of religious beliefs and practices, and the influence of religion on politics and social structures. Hopkins draws on a wealth of historical and anthropological research to provide a thorough and insightful analysis of the evolution of religion. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and its impact on human civilization.1923. Contents: theories of religious origins; worship of stones, hills, trees and plants; worship of animals; worship of elements and heavenly phenomena; worship of the sun; worship of man; worship of ancestors; religious stimuli; the soul; the self as soul; sacrifice; ritual; priest and the church; religion and mythology; religion and ethics; religion and philosophy; the triad; Hindu trinity; Buddhistic trinity; Christian trinity; reality of religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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