The Evolution of the Idea of God: An Inquiry Into the Origins of Religions

Description: This book charts the genesis of religious belief, exploring the origins of gods and the evolution of monotheism. It traces the development of God as a concept from its early animist roots to its later, more abstract Christian form. Drawing on a range of evidence from anthropology and archaeology, the author argues that the belief in gods stems from a primitive practice of worshiping dead ancestors. As societies grew more complex, these ancestral spirits were gradually transformed into deities with superhuman powers, leading to the rise of polytheism. The book also examines the social and cultural factors that contributed to the emergence of monotheism, highlighting the role of kingship and the development of centralized states. Through an exploration of diverse religious traditions, this study provides new insights into the nature and evolution of belief in a divine being, shedding light on the enduring influence of ancestral worship on human spirituality. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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