Discovering God :the origins of the great religions and the evolution of belief /Rodney Stark.

Name/Title

Discovering God :the origins of the great religions and the evolution of belief /Rodney Stark.

Description

Introduction: Revelation and cultural evolution -- Gods in primitive societies -- Temple religions of ancient civilizations -- Rome: an ancient religious marketplace -- The "rebirth" of monotheism -- Indian inspirations -- Chinese gods and "godless" faiths -- The rise of Christianity -- Islam: God and state -- Conclusion: Discovering God? viii, 484 pages :illustrations, maps ;24 cm

Book Details

Author

Stark, Rodney.

Place Published

City

New York

Publication Subjects

Religions.

Call No.

BL80.3.S73 2007

ISBN

9780061173899, 0061173894

LCCN

2007018576

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages [447]-471) and index. Carrier type: volumencrdacarrier Media type: unmediatednrdamedia Date: [2007] Publication Info: {copy}2007