Involution (Classic Reprint)

Ernest Hamilton

ISBN 10: 1331731488 / ISBN 13: 9781331731481

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of religious dogma and its impact on ethical behavior. The author traces the origins of many commonly held beliefs, challenging their validity and exposing the distortions that have crept in over time. By examining the teachings of influential religious figures such as Jesus, Paul, and Augustine, the book highlights the disconnect between the original messages of compassion and the institutionalized versions that have emerged. The author argues that the pursuit of altruism, as emphasized by the founders of major religions, has been compromised by the introduction of ceremonial practices and the elevation of dogma over ethics. The book encourages readers to critically examine their own beliefs and to strive for a more authentic and compassionate interpretation of spirituality. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Involution (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331731488
• ISBN 13: 9781331731481
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

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Synopsis

Discover a bold view of life, evolution, and the cosmos that links science with spirituality.

This book argues that the world’s great religions share a common thread: ethics and altruism as the core path to understanding God. It traces how ideas about God, morality, and the afterlife have formed through history, and it proposes a fresh look at how life advances from simple beginnings to higher forms.

Involution presents a provocative model that uses a scientific lens to explain spiritual progress. It connects the act of reproduction with a the inward ascent of life, suggesting that the soul’s journey mirrors the physical journey of organisms, and that future growth may occur beyond this world.

• A thought‑provoking view of religion, ethics, and ultimate purpose.
• A proposed link between physical evolution and psychical growth.
• A discussion of key figures and ideas that shaped Christian and other ancient teachings.

Ideal for readers curious about philosophy, theology, and the big questions of human purpose and progress.