The Genesis And Growth Of Religion: The L. P. Stone Lectures For 1892 (1892) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165726202)

The book ""The Genesis and Growth of Religion: The L. P. Stone Lectures for 1892"" by Samuel Henry Kellogg was published in 1892. It is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author at the L. P. Stone Lectures in 1892. The book explores the origins and development of religion, tracing its evolution from the earliest forms of belief to the complex systems of faith that exist today. Kellogg examines the role of religion in human societies, exploring the ways in which it has shaped culture, politics, and morality. He also discusses the various forms of religious expression, including myth, ritual, and symbolism. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including anthropology, history, and philosophy, to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject.The book is divided into six chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the genesis and growth of religion. The first chapter provides an overview of the subject, while the second chapter examines the origins of religion in primitive societies. The third chapter explores the role of religion in the development of civilization, while the fourth chapter looks at the relationship between religion and morality. The fifth chapter focuses on the various forms of religious expression, while the final chapter considers the future of religion in the modern world.Overall, ""The Genesis and Growth of Religion"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most important aspects of human culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion or the role of faith in human societies.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: Samuel Henry Kellogg
ISBN-10: 1165726203
ISBN-13: 9781165726202
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 306
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d