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Title:
History of Religion
A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems
Note: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Ron Swanson
Summary: "History of Religion" by Allan Menzies is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the development of religious beliefs from primitive roots to major world religions, emphasizing the comparative aspects and continuity in religious evolution. Menzies seeks to present religion as an organic whole and explores the origins, practices, and transformations of various belief systems throughout history. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of studying the history of religion as a new scientific field, drawing connections between contemporary religions and primitive beliefs. He asserts that all civilizations have descendants of a savage state, leading to a universal nature of early religious practices and beliefs. The opening portion delves into the components that constitute the essence of religion, touching upon worship, belief in higher powers, and the progression from primitive forms of worship, such as nature-worship and ancestor-worship, to more structured religions. The author proposes that understanding these aspects is essential to grasp the evolution of religious expression and practice through history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Menzies, Allan, 1845-1916
EBook No.: 29893
Published: Sep 2, 2009
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Religions
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
History of Religion
A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems
Note: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Ron Swanson
Summary: "History of Religion" by Allan Menzies is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the development of religious beliefs from primitive roots to major world religions, emphasizing the comparative aspects and continuity in religious evolution. Menzies seeks to present religion as an organic whole and explores the origins, practices, and transformations of various belief systems throughout history. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of studying the history of religion as a new scientific field, drawing connections between contemporary religions and primitive beliefs. He asserts that all civilizations have descendants of a savage state, leading to a universal nature of early religious practices and beliefs. The opening portion delves into the components that constitute the essence of religion, touching upon worship, belief in higher powers, and the progression from primitive forms of worship, such as nature-worship and ancestor-worship, to more structured religions. The author proposes that understanding these aspects is essential to grasp the evolution of religious expression and practice through history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Menzies, Allan, 1845-1916
EBook No.: 29893
Published: Sep 2, 2009
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Religions
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.