The spiritual quest: transcendence in myth, religion, and science
This treatise argues that the quest for the spirit is not a rare mystical experience, but a frequent expression of basic human impulses, rooted in our biological, psychological and social nature. It presents the quest in the myths and religious practices of tribal people throughout the world
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berkeley
University of Californiarnia Press
c1994
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| In: | Year: 1994 |
| Further subjects: | B
Indians
Religion
B Cross-cultural studies B Indians ; Religion B Spiritual Life B Electronic books Cross-cultural studies B RELIGION ; Spirituality B Vision quests B Vision quests Cross-cultural studies B Spiritual Life Cross-cultural studies B Transcendentie B Indian mythology B Vision quests Cross-cultural studies B Mythology B Spiritual Life Cross-cultural studies |
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| Summary: | This treatise argues that the quest for the spirit is not a rare mystical experience, but a frequent expression of basic human impulses, rooted in our biological, psychological and social nature. It presents the quest in the myths and religious practices of tribal people throughout the world |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-339) and index. - Description based on print version record |
| ISBN: | 0520920163 |