"In the beginning...": the Paleolithic origins of religious consciousness

"This study explores the origins of religious consciousness by means of a systematic analysis of the ritualized burial of the dead and cave art as evidenced in Paleolithic remains. It is suggested here that religion is a natural manifestation of emerging human consciousness demonstrated by empi...

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Main Author: Morgan, John H. 1945- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: South Bend, Ind. Cloverdale Books 2007
In:Year: 2007
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religious consciousness / Rise of / Pre- and early history
Further subjects:B Religion, Prehistoric
B Antiquities, Prehistoric
B Paleolithic Period
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Summary:"This study explores the origins of religious consciousness by means of a systematic analysis of the ritualized burial of the dead and cave art as evidenced in Paleolithic remains. It is suggested here that religion is a natural manifestation of emerging human consciousness demonstrated by empirical archeological artifacts as an integral component to cultural evolution"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1929569416