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Introduction to the Science of Religion: Four Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution, in February and May, 1870 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. Max Müller

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9780365223023: Introduction to the Science of Religion: Four Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution, in February and May, 1870 (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0365223026 ISBN 13: 9780365223023
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Explore how ancient faiths shape modern thought.

A clear, accessible introduction to the science of religion.

This edition presents four Royal Institution lectures that introduce a comparative study of world religions. It explains how language, myth, and belief interconnect across cultures, offering readers a foundation for understanding religious ideas without assuming any prior expertise.
  • Understand the aims and methods of the science of religion
  • See how major traditions from Asia, Africa, and the Classical world relate to one another
  • Learn how archaeology, linguistics, and philosophy illuminate sacred texts
  • Overview of key themes like morality, ritual, and the role of gods in human life
Ideal for readers curious about how religions develop, why they differ, and what they reveal about human culture and thought.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0365223026
ISBN 13 
9780365223023
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
361
Rating
  • 3.87 out of 5 stars
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