| Animism, the Seed of Religion Contributor(s): Clodd, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 1846649560 ISBN-13: 9781846649561 Publisher: Obscure Press OUR PRICE: $22.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: Animism, the Seed of Religion (Religions Ancient and Modern Series) Originally published in 1905, thius is a detailed look at the development of belief and religion. Contents include: Prehuman Elements in Religion; Brain in Animal and Man; Naturalism or Conception of Power Everywhere; Nature of Spirit; Spirits in Inanimate Things; Objects of Worship; Absentee Gods; Maleficent Spirits; Benevolent Gods; Tree and Animal Worship; Stone Worship; Water Worship; Deification and Worship of Ancestors; Bibliography. Keywords: RELIGION, ANIMISM, TOTEM, ANCIENT BELIEFS, ANIMALS Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Philosophy - Body, Mind & Spirit | Spiritualism - General - Religion | Ancient |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.31 lbs) 100 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
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| Publisher Description: "Animism, the Seed of Religion" is a 1905 treatise on the subject of animism by English writer Edward Clodd. Animism is the religious belief that creatures, objects, and even places have an innate spiritual essence, and can even arguably be considered to be alive. This fascinating volume explores the history and development of this theory while linking it to the origins of religions the world over. Edward Clodd (1840 - 1930) was an English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and notable literary and scientific friends. Other notable works by author include: "The Childhood of the World" (1872), "Jesus of Nazareth" (1880), and "Nature Studies" (1882). Contents include: "Brain in Animal and Man," "Man in the Making," "Animal and Human Psychology," "Naturalism; or, Conception of Power Everywhere," "Animism; Or, Conception of Spirit Everywhere," "Theories of the Nature of Spirit," "Spirits in Inanimate Things," "Fear of Sequence in the Object of Worship," "Absentee Gods," etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of readers now and for years to come. |