The Evolution Of Religion: An Anthropological Study (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163431436)

The Evolution of Religion: An Anthropological Study is a book written by Lewis Richard Farnell that explores the development and evolution of religion from a cultural and anthropological perspective. The book takes a comprehensive approach to the study of religion, examining its origins, the different forms it has taken throughout history, and the role it has played in shaping human societies.Farnell's work is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the evolution of religion. The first section provides an overview of the historical development of religion, tracing its origins from prehistoric times to the present day. The second section examines the different forms that religion has taken, from animism and polytheism to monotheism and beyond.The third section of the book explores the role that religion has played in shaping human societies, looking at how religious beliefs and practices have influenced everything from politics and economics to art and literature. The fourth and final section of the book offers a critical analysis of the evolution of religion, examining its strengths and weaknesses and offering insights into how it might continue to evolve in the future.Overall, The Evolution of Religion: An Anthropological Study is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the development of religion from a cultural and anthropological perspective. It offers a wealth of information and insights for anyone interested in the history and evolution of religious beliefs and practices.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.

Author: Lewis Richard Farnell
ISBN-10: 1163431435
ISBN-13: 9781163431436
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d