Discovering God: the origins of the great religions and the evolution of belief
Introduction Revelation and cultural evolution -- Gods in primitive societies -- Temple religions of ancient civilizations -- Rome: an ancient religious marketplace -- The "rebirth" of monotheism -- Indian inspirations -- Chinese gods and "godless" faiths -- The rise of Christian...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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New York
HarperOne
2008
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| In: | Year: 2008 |
| Edition: | 1st HarperCollins paperback ed |
| Further subjects: | B
Religions
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| Summary: | Introduction Revelation and cultural evolution -- Gods in primitive societies -- Temple religions of ancient civilizations -- Rome: an ancient religious marketplace -- The "rebirth" of monotheism -- Indian inspirations -- Chinese gods and "godless" faiths -- The rise of Christianity -- Islam: God and state -- Conclusion Discovering God? |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [447]-471) and index |
| Physical Description: | VIII, 484 S., Ill., Kt. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-06-162601-2 0-06-162601-5 |
