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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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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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