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Superstition and Force

Superstition and Force

Lea, Henry C.

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ISBN10: 1162593024
ISBN13: 9781162593029
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.81
Height: 0.97 Width: 9.25 Depth: 7.52
Language: English
Superstition and Force is a book by Henry C. Lea that delves into the history of religious superstition and its relationship with the use of force throughout human history. The book explores how religion has been used as a tool to justify violence and oppression, and how superstitions have been used to manipulate and control people. Lea examines various religious traditions, from ancient civilizations to modern times, and shows how they have all been influenced by superstition and force. The book also discusses the role of science and reason in challenging these superstitions and promoting a more rational and humane approach to life. Overall, Superstition and Force is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between religion, superstition, and violence in human history.1870. Essays on the wager of law, the wager of battle, the ordeal and torture. The aim of these essays is to group together facts so that they may present certain phases of human society and progress which are not without interest for the student of history and of man. For the most part, the authorities cited within were drawn from original sources.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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