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Title: The God-Idea of the Ancients; Or, Sex in Religion
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Summary: "The God-Idea of the Ancients; Or, Sex in Religion" by Eliza Burt Gamble is a scholarly treatise that examines the historical and psychological underpinnings of religious beliefs, likely written during the late 19th century. The work delves into how sexual differentiation has historically influenced conceptions of the divine, asserting that the evolution of religious morality and deity figures has been parallel to the societal roles and perceptions of gender. The opening portion of the text sets the groundwork for Gamble's exploration by discussing how humanity's understanding of God has undergone significant shifts, particularly influenced by the rise of male dominance over matriarchal structures. Gamble asserts that the earliest god-concepts were intrinsically linked to fertility and the female principle, which gradually transformed as patriarchal societies developed. Through the examination of religious symbols and ancient worship practices, the opening articulates a thesis that the evolution of the god-idea reflects broader societal changes concerning gender and power dynamics. This argument promises a rich investigation into the interconnectedness of religion and sexuality throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gamble, Eliza Burt, 1841-1920
EBook No.: 639
Published: Aug 1, 1996
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Religion
Subject: Women and religion
Subject: Sex -- Religious aspects
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The God-Idea of the Ancients; Or, Sex in Religion
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Summary: "The God-Idea of the Ancients; Or, Sex in Religion" by Eliza Burt Gamble is a scholarly treatise that examines the historical and psychological underpinnings of religious beliefs, likely written during the late 19th century. The work delves into how sexual differentiation has historically influenced conceptions of the divine, asserting that the evolution of religious morality and deity figures has been parallel to the societal roles and perceptions of gender. The opening portion of the text sets the groundwork for Gamble's exploration by discussing how humanity's understanding of God has undergone significant shifts, particularly influenced by the rise of male dominance over matriarchal structures. Gamble asserts that the earliest god-concepts were intrinsically linked to fertility and the female principle, which gradually transformed as patriarchal societies developed. Through the examination of religious symbols and ancient worship practices, the opening articulates a thesis that the evolution of the god-idea reflects broader societal changes concerning gender and power dynamics. This argument promises a rich investigation into the interconnectedness of religion and sexuality throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gamble, Eliza Burt, 1841-1920
EBook No.: 639
Published: Aug 1, 1996
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Religion
Subject: Women and religion
Subject: Sex -- Religious aspects
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.