The Origins of Religion

E O James

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Wildside Press
05 September 2025

Comparative religion; Social & cultural anthropology

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The Origins of Religion explores how religious belief emerged in early human societies, examining the rituals, myths, and sacred practices that formed the foundation of spiritual life. Drawing from anthropology, archaeology, and comparative mythology, the book analyzes prehistoric and tribal systems to trace the evolution of religious thought across cultures and epochs. E. O. James argues that religion arose not as doctrine, but as lived experience-rituals tied to fertility, survival, and social cohesion. From animism and totemism to the beginnings of organized worship, the text reveals how early humans shaped a spiritual worldview in response to nature, death, and the unknown. This classic work provides a scholarly yet accessible account of how humanity's earliest beliefs laid the groundwork for modern religious systems, offering insight into the universal patterns that connect faith traditions across time and geography.

By: E O James
Imprint: Wildside Press
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9781479411900
ISBN 10: 1479411906
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 05 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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