Discovering God: the origins of the great religions and the evolution of belief

Introduction Revelation and cultural evolution -- Gods in primitive societies -- Temple religions of ancient civilizations -- Rome: an ancient religious marketplace -- The "rebirth" of monotheism -- Indian inspirations -- Chinese gods and "godless" faiths -- The rise of Christian...

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Contributors: Stark, Rodney 1934-2022 (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York HarperOne 2008
In:Year: 2008
Edition:1st HarperCollins paperback ed
Further subjects:B Religions
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Summary:Introduction Revelation and cultural evolution -- Gods in primitive societies -- Temple religions of ancient civilizations -- Rome: an ancient religious marketplace -- The "rebirth" of monotheism -- Indian inspirations -- Chinese gods and "godless" faiths -- The rise of Christianity -- Islam: God and state -- Conclusion Discovering God?
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [447]-471) and index
ISBN:0061626015