Elements of the Science of Religion, Vol. 2 of 2: Part Being (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. P. Tie

9780484536363: Elements of the Science of Religion, Vol. 2 of 2: Part Being (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484536362 ISBN 13: 9780484536363

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Elements of the Science of Religion, Vol. II: Part Being offers a rigorous look at the constants behind religious life.

This second course moves from describing religious forms to identifying the enduring core that all faiths share. Grounded in anthropology and history, it seeks the unity behind diverse beliefs and practices.

The book asks how religion reveals itself across cultures and ages, and why certain religious needs recur. It explains how concepts of the divine, worship, and ritual arise from deep human yearnings, then traces how these elements evolve yet remain linked to a common human impulse. Written for readers who want a clear, well-supported analysis, it emphasizes careful method and careful interpretation over quick answers.

Learn how scholars define religion and what counts as its core elements.
See how rites, prayers, and offerings connect to deeper religious motives.
Explore how worship evolves from primal forms to organized institutions, without losing sight of universal needs.
Understand the balance between historical detail and the search for a single essence.

Ideal for readers of philosophy of religion, anthropology, and historical theology who seek a solid, non-sensational examination of religion’s origins and persistent core.

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