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