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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Gods and Men written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of mythological legends from around the world.
Author : Jeppe Sinding Jensen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315475766
Total Pages : 463 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)
Download or read book Myths and Mythologies written by Jeppe Sinding Jensen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In all cultures and at all times, humans have told stories about where they came from, who they are and how they should live their lives. 'Myths and Mythologies' brings together the key classic and contemporary writings - philosophical, psychological, sociological, semiological and cognitivist - on myth. To the insider, myths contain truth, revelation and a 'history of ourselves'; to the outsider, a culture s myths can be seen as the product of foolish, infantile and wishful thinking. Myths tell us about specific cultures, about human creativity, and how narrative shapes and reflects understanding. The 'Reader' is an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in the impact of narrative on human culture and the meaning of truth in religious language.
Author : Thomas William Doane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other Religions written by Thomas William Doane and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Katharine Smith Diehl
Publisher : New Brusnswick : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Religions, Mythologies, Folklores written by Katharine Smith Diehl and published by New Brusnswick : Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1956 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas William Doane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Bible Myths, and Their Parallels in Other Religions written by Thomas William Doane and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bill Lauritzen
Publisher : Earth360.com
ISBN 13 : 0978754336
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (787 download)
Download or read book The Invention of God written by Bill Lauritzen and published by Earth360.com. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did mythology and religion first begin? Where did the ideas of “God,” “spirit” and “soul” come from? The author takes us to ancient times, showing us how early humans struggled to make sense of the world around them. Drawing on history, geology, volcanology, anthropology, chemistry, astronomy, archeology, oceanography, biology and cognitive science, the author reveals the surprising true meaning of our most sacred stories. “Bill Lauritzen is some kind of genius.” Sir Arthur C. Clarke. “Anyone interested in science and religion should read this book.” Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D., psychologist, UC Irvine. “Bill Lauritzen has systematically analyzed, from an original viewpoint, the historic sources related to the origins of religion. He summarized his research in this interesting and thought-provoking book.” Mamikon Mnatsakanian, Ph.D, astrophysicist and mathematician, California Institute of Technology.
Author : Tok Thompson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197506690
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (975 download)
Download or read book The Truth of Myth written by Tok Thompson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Truth of Myth is a thorough and accessible introduction to the study of myth, surveying the intellectual history of the topic, methods for studying myth cross-culturally, and emerging trends. Readers will encounter insightful commentaries on such questions as: What is the relation of mythology to religion? To science? To popular culture? Did the events recounted in myths actually occur? Why does the term "myth" have so many contradictory definitions and connotations? Offering serious students with an intellectual "toolkit" for launching into this fascinating field, the book is especially useful in conjunction with case studies of individual mythological traditions.
Author : Roy G. Willis
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805027013
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (27 download)
Download or read book World Mythology written by Roy G. Willis and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.
Author : Maria Mavromataki
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789608284609
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (846 download)
Download or read book Greek Mythology and Religion written by Maria Mavromataki and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas William Doane
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1602069514
Total Pages : 625 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other Religions written by Thomas William Doane and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American author THOMAS WILLIAM DOANE (1852-1885) is considered one of the most significant contributors to the Free Thought movement, which held the view that belief should be based on the epistemology of scientific and logical laws, rather than on faith. In support of this philosophy, Doane undertook extensive research delving into the parallels between Christianity and preexisting religions from around the world, ultimately meaning to show the difference between eternal truths, both spiritual and scientific, and fable. Here, in a work first published in 1882, he takes a methodical stroll through each of the most popular Biblical myths from both the Old and New Testaments, including the Flood, the Exodus, Samson, the Star of Bethlehem, baptism, and the temptation of Christ. By providing copious evidence of the preexistence of the morals and indeed, associated details of each, as well as thorough bibliographic information, the fruit of Doane's labor is a fascinating survey of world religions and a compelling critique of the originality of Christian dogma.
Author : Ron Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Mythologies of the World written by Ron Smith and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book surveys the important available books on mythologies of all parts of the globe and the cultural contexts from which the mythological traditions emerged. Written as a series of bibliographic essays, the guide opens with a description of major reference sources encompassing many cultures, as well as those tracing particular themes (such as that of the creation) across cultures. The other bibliographic essays discuss sources for studying prehistoric mythologies, the mythologies of West Asian peoples (Mesopotamian, Biblical, Islamic, and others), South and East Asian mythologies, European mythologies, American Indian mythologies (North, Central, and South American), African mythologies, and the mythologies of the Pacific and Australia. An appendix on contemporary mythology--mainly American--discusses a wide range of works that examine the beliefs, traditions, and dreams that manifest themselves in spectator sports, politics, advertising, and forms of popular culture in the United States. (RL)
Author : Logan Mitchell
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book Religion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures written by Logan Mitchell and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Religion in the Heavens; Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures" by Logan Mitchell. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author : Karen Armstrong
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0307798585
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)
Download or read book A History of God written by Karen Armstrong and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-08-10 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does God exist? How have the three dominant monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—shaped and altered the conception of God? How have these religions influenced each other? In this stunningly intelligent book, Karen Armstrong, one of Britain's foremost commentators on religious affairs, traces the history of how men and women have perceived and experienced God, from the time of Abraham to the present. The epic story begins with the Jews' gradual transformation of pagan idol worship in Babylon into true monotheism—a concept previously unknown in the world. Christianity and Islam both rose on the foundation of this revolutionary idea, but these religions refashioned 'the One God' to suit the social and political needs of their followers. From classical philosophy and medieval mysticism to the Reformation, Karen Armstrong performs the near miracle of distilling the intellectual history of monotheism into one superbly readable volume, destined to take its place as a classic. Praise for History of God “An admirable and impressive work of synthesis that will give insight and satisfaction to thousands of lay readers.”—The Washington Post Book World “A brilliantly lucid, spendidly readable book. [Karen] Armstrong has a dazzling ability: she can take a long and complex subject and reduce it to the fundamentals, without oversimplifying.”—The Sunday Times (London) “Absorbing . . . A lode of learning.”—Time “The most fascinating and learned study of the biggest wild goose chase in history—the quest for God. Karen Armstrong is a genius.”—A.N. Wilson, author of Jesus: A Life
Author : T. W. Doane
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Comparative Study of the Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions written by T. W. Doane and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparative Study of the Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions is a study the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles being compared to mythologies of other nations and religions of ancient times, taking in considering their origin and meaning. Comparing biblical myths to those of other nations of antiquity the author shows that many of the Bible tales, mainly about Jesus, and of other legends, are often copied or borrowed from the myths of other religions. The book gives a good history of how long the idea of the mythological nature of the Jesus in the New Testament has been noted.
Author : Salomon Reinach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)
Download or read book Cults, Myths and Religions written by Salomon Reinach and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stephen Denison Peet
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Myths and Symbols; Or, Aboriginal Religions in America written by Stephen Denison Peet and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Helen Morales
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191579335
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)
Download or read book Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction written by Helen Morales and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2007-08-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves, our origins, and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical myths. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the bible, and New Age spiritualism. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
