Discovering God The Origins of the Great Religions and the Evolution of Belief

Name: Discovering God The Origins of the Great Religions and the Evolution of Belief
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ISBN: 9780061626012

ISBN-10: 0061626015

ISBN-13: 9780061626012

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Authors: Rodney Stark

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Winner of the 2008 Christianity Today Award of Merit in Theology/EthicsThe History of GodIn Discovering God, award-winning sociologist Rodney Stark presents a monumental history of the origins of the great religions from the Stone Age to the Modern Age and wrestles with the central questions of religion and belief.

Book details

List price: $17.99
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 12/2/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 496
Size: 9.02" wide x 5.98" long x 1.30" tall
Weight: 1.166
Language: English



Preface


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?


Ancient Religious History Timeline


Glossary


Notes


Bibliography


Index