ISBN: 9781333297909 - the progress of religious ideas, vol. 1 of 3: through successive ages (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient religions, examining their origins, practices, and beliefs through a comparative lens. The author takes readers on a journey across time and geography, exploring the intertwined threads of ancient Hindu, Egyptian, Chinese, Chaldean, Persian, Greek, Roman, Celtic, and Hebrew religious traditions. From the mystical anchorites of India to the awe-inspiring pyramids of Egypt, the book explores the shared symbols, rituals, and philosophies that connect these seemingly disparate belief systems. The author unveils the profound influence of pantheism, the belief that God resides in all things, and explores how this idea shaped both the spiritual and social lives of these ancient cultures. The book also dives into the complex concept of transmigration, the belief that the soul is reborn in different forms, and how it fueled the practices of ancestor worship and the strict social divisions of caste systems. By offering a fresh perspective on the rich tapestry of ancient religious thought, this book illuminates the enduring power of religious ideas to shape human civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …