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Author : Grant Allen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Evolution of the Idea of God written by Grant Allen and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frank Byron Jevons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Idea of God in Early Religions written by Frank Byron Jevons and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frank Jevons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781535124911
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (249 download)
Download or read book The Idea of God in Early Religions written by Frank Jevons and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A learned and reverent attempt to trace and interpret the conception of God as revealed in early religions in which the consciousness of the Divinity finds expression. The results are incidentally illuminating on many points of Christianity. A valuable book for inquiring minds." -New York Observer "This is a comprehensive survey of almost every phase of 'early religions,' from the influences of social environment, the theories of animism, fetishism, magic and the magico-religious, through mythology, ritual, sacrifice, prayer, communion, to such conceptions as the idea and being of God." -American Anthropologist "It is a rapid and admirable synopsis of comparative religion in its relation to the theistic beliefs. To read it is to be placed at once in possession of the essence of much investigation and study. Professor Jevons writes in a style which is neither popular nor academic, and his little book is a welcome contribution to the rapidly developing literature seeking to popularize the positions of scientific theology." -The American Journal of Theology "The author is no stranger to anthropological students of religion as his 'Introduction to the Study of Religion', 'Religion in Evolution', and Study of Comparative Religion' are well known. In the book before us he is a seeker after God. He studies the Idea of God in mythology, the Idea of God in worship, the Idea of God in prayer and reaches a synthesis the Idea of Being of God. For him the development of religion is like the becoming consciousness of an individual. One comes nearer and nearer to an idea of God, which Jevons appears to think is a reality to be ultimately attained. All religion is thus, in a very true sense, a revelation and we may really speak of lower and higher religions according as they come nearer and nearer to an ultimate ideal. Jevons insists upon a clear distinction between magic and religion; at times he appears to consider fetichism as quite apart from religion....The book is full of suggestion and ideas." -The American Antiquarian and Oriental Journal "A very valuable and helpful little volume to aid in the understanding of the religious life." -The Hartford Seminary Record CONTENTS Bibliography I. Introduction II. The Idea of God in Mythology III. The Idea of God in Worship IV. The Idea of God in Prayer V. The Idea and Being of God
Author : Reza Aslan
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0553394738
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (533 download)
Download or read book God written by Reza Aslan and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The bestselling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity’s quest to make sense of the divine in this concise and fascinating history of our understanding of God. In Zealot, Reza Aslan replaced the staid, well-worn portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. In his new book, Aslan takes on a subject even more immense: God, writ large. In layered prose and with thoughtful, accessible scholarship, Aslan narrates the history of religion as a remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions. According to Aslan, this innate desire to humanize God is hardwired in our brains, making it a central feature of nearly every religious tradition. As Aslan writes, “Whether we are aware of it or not, and regardless of whether we’re believers or not, what the vast majority of us think about when we think about God is a divine version of ourselves.” But this projection is not without consequences. We bestow upon God not just all that is good in human nature—our compassion, our thirst for justice—but all that is bad in it: our greed, our bigotry, our penchant for violence. All these qualities inform our religions, cultures, and governments. More than just a history of our understanding of God, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. Whether you believe in one God, many gods, or no god at all, God: A Human History will challenge the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives. Praise for God “Timely, riveting, enlightening and necessary.”—HuffPost “Tantalizing . . . Driven by [Reza] Aslan’s grace and curiosity, God . . . helps us pan out from our troubled times, while asking us to consider a more expansive view of the divine in contemporary life.”—The Seattle Times “A fascinating exploration of the interaction of our humanity and God.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “[Aslan’s] slim, yet ambitious book [is] the story of how humans have created God with a capital G, and it’s thoroughly mind-blowing.”—Los Angeles Review of Books “Aslan is a born storyteller, and there is much to enjoy in this intelligent survey.”—San Francisco Chronicle
Author : F B Jevons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781835917190
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (171 download)
Download or read book The Idea of God in Early Religions written by F B Jevons and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Idea of God in Early Religions" by F. B. Jevons is a significant work that explores the concept of divinity across various ancient civilizations and religious traditions. Published in 1910, this book examines the development of religious thought and the evolution of beliefs about the divine in the early stages of human civilization. F. B. Jevons, a British classicist and theologian, presents a comparative study of religious ideas and practices from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, Greece, and other cultures. He traces the origins of religious consciousness and investigates how different societies conceptualized and worshiped their gods. One of the central themes of the book is the exploration of the human impulse to seek meaning and transcendence through religious experience. Jevons examines the ways in which early humans interpreted natural phenomena, such as the cycles of the sun and the changing seasons, and attributed divine significance to them. Moreover, Jevons analyzes the diversity of religious beliefs and practices, highlighting common themes and motifs that emerge across cultures. He discusses the roles of priests, rituals, myths, and sacred texts in shaping religious worldviews and fostering communal identity. Another key aspect of "The Idea of God in Early Religions" is its investigation into the development of monotheism from polytheistic and henotheistic roots. Jevons explores the emergence of monotheistic concepts in ancient Egypt, Israel, and other civilizations, tracing the evolution of the idea of a single, supreme deity. Jevons' book provides valuable insights into the early stages of religious thought and the formation of the idea of God in human history. It offers a scholarly examination of the richness and diversity of religious beliefs and practices in ancient societies, contributing to our understanding of the origins of religious consciousness.
Author : B. F. Jevons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781437849073
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)
Download or read book The Idea of God in Early Religions written by B. F. Jevons and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Armstrong
Publisher : Gramercy
ISBN 13 : 9780517223123
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (231 download)
Download or read book A History of God written by Karen Armstrong and published by Gramercy. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the deity of the world's three dominant monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In a dynamic interplay between religion and society's ever-changing beliefs, values, and traditions, human beings' ideas about God have been transformed. Ideas about God have been molded to apply to the spiritual needs of the people who worship him in a particular place and time. The author explores and analyzes the development and progression of the various perceptions of God from the days of Abraham to present times--Adapted from book jacket.
Author : Frank Byron Jevons
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781359106537
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (65 download)
Download or read book The Idea of God in Early Religions written by Frank Byron Jevons and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Jevons F B
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ISBN 13 : 9789359953434
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (534 download)
Download or read book The Idea Of God In Early Religions written by Jevons F B and published by . This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Idea of God in Early Religions" is a seminal paintings written by way of F. B. Jevons. This influential book explores the concept of God because it manifested in the early non-secular ideals and practices of diverse cultures and civilizations. F. B. Jevons delves into the spiritual traditions of historical societies such as the Egyptians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. He meticulously examines their myths, rituals, and theological principles to perceive common threads and variations of their knowledge of the divine. The book traces the improvement of non-secular notion from polytheism to the emergence of monotheistic ideas, losing light on the evolution of human spirituality. Jevons employs a comparative technique to spotlight the universality of sure non-secular themes even as acknowledging the precise cultural and historic contexts that shaped every belief machine. His research underscores the interconnectedness of early religious traditions and the way they inspired one another. "The Idea of God in Early Religions" is a precious useful resource for scholars and readers inquisitive about the history of spiritual idea and the origins of monotheism. Jevons' meticulous research and pass-cultural analysis provide a deeper appreciation of the diverse ways in which early civilizations grappled with the concept of the divine, making it a timeless and sizeable contribution to the sphere of religious studies.
Author : Tim Bayne
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198754965
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)
Download or read book Philosophy of Religion written by Tim Bayne and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the philosophy of religion? How can we distinguish it from theology on the one hand and the psychology/sociology of religious belief on the other? What does it mean to describe God as eternal? And should religious people want there to be good arguments for the existence of God, or is religious belief only authentic in the absence of these good arguments? In this Very Short Introduction Tim Bayne introduces the field of philosophy of religion, and engages with some of the most burning questions that philosophers discuss. Considering how religion should be defined, and whether we even need to be able to define it in order to engage in the philosophy of religion, he goes on to discuss whether the existence of God matters. Exploring the problem of evil, Bayne also debates the connection between faith and reason, and the related question of what role reason should play in religious contexts. Shedding light on the relationship between science and religion, Bayne finishes by considering the topics of reincarnation and the afterlife. 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.
Author : Frank Byron Jevons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788185294032
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (94 download)
Download or read book The Idea of God in Early Religions written by Frank Byron Jevons and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Grant Allen
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)
Download or read book The Evolution of the Idea of God: An Inquiry Into the Origins of Religions written by Grant Allen and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Evolution of the Idea of God is a study of humans' belief in God from primitive tribal religions to what Allen considered the more advanced Christian view. It was first published in 1897. The main question of this book is, "How did we arrive at our knowledge of God?" Rather than trying to prove or disprove any claims about the divine, Allen's method simply follows the psychological processes that led humans to religious belief, and further, from a belief in polytheism to monotheism.
Author : Tim Whitmarsh
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307958337
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)
Download or read book Battling the Gods written by Tim Whitmarsh and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How new is atheism? Although adherents and opponents alike today present it as an invention of the European Enlightenment, when the forces of science and secularism broadly challenged those of faith, disbelief in the gods, in fact, originated in a far more remote past. In Battling the Gods, Tim Whitmarsh journeys into the ancient Mediterranean, a world almost unimaginably different from our own, to recover the stories and voices of those who first refused the divinities. Homer’s epic poems of human striving, journeying, and passion were ancient Greece’s only “sacred texts,” but no ancient Greek thought twice about questioning or mocking his stories of the gods. Priests were functionaries rather than sources of moral or cosmological wisdom. The absence of centralized religious authority made for an extraordinary variety of perspectives on sacred matters, from the devotional to the atheos, or “godless.” Whitmarsh explores this kaleidoscopic range of ideas about the gods, focusing on the colorful individuals who challenged their existence. Among these were some of the greatest ancient poets and philosophers and writers, as well as the less well known: Diagoras of Melos, perhaps the first self-professed atheist; Democritus, the first materialist; Socrates, executed for rejecting the gods of the Athenian state; Epicurus and his followers, who thought gods could not intervene in human affairs; the brilliantly mischievous satirist Lucian of Samosata. Before the revolutions of late antiquity, which saw the scriptural religions of Christianity and Islam enforced by imperial might, there were few constraints on belief. Everything changed, however, in the millennium between the appearance of the Homeric poems and Christianity’s establishment as Rome’s state religion in the fourth century AD. As successive Greco-Roman empires grew in size and complexity, and power was increasingly concentrated in central capitals, states sought to impose collective religious adherence, first to cults devoted to individual rulers, and ultimately to monotheism. In this new world, there was no room for outright disbelief: the label “atheist” was used now to demonize anyone who merely disagreed with the orthodoxy—and so it would remain for centuries. As the twenty-first century shapes up into a time of mass information, but also, paradoxically, of collective amnesia concerning the tangled histories of religions, Whitmarsh provides a bracing antidote to our assumptions about the roots of freethinking. By shining a light on atheism’s first thousand years, Battling the Gods offers a timely reminder that nonbelief has a wealth of tradition of its own, and, indeed, its own heroes.
Author : Rodney Stark
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 006174333X
Total Pages : 605 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (617 download)
Download or read book Discovering God written by Rodney Stark and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2008 Christianity Today Award of Merit in Theology/Ethics The History of God In Discovering God, award-winning sociologist Rodney Stark presents a monumental history of the origins of the great religions from the Stone Age to the Modern Age and wrestles with the central questions of religion and belief.
Author : Grant Allen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (4 download)
Download or read book The Evolution of the Idea of God written by Grant Allen and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0525954155
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (259 download)
Download or read book Making Sense of God written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
Author : Jonathan Goldstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780300140590
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Peoples of an Almighty God written by Jonathan Goldstein and published by . This book was released on 2002-02-01 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some ancient civilizations held fast to the belief that their god or gods were stronger than all other heavenly powers. For a nation conquered by another power, the question of why their God allowed their defeat had to be faced. Goldstein looks at how different ancient civilizations reconciled their beliefs with the realities of history.
