The Penguin Handbook of Ancient Religions

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, General Reference
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Author: Various contributors ISBN: 9780141956664
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: August 27, 2009
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Various contributors
ISBN: 9780141956664
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: August 27, 2009
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

This overview of the religious customs of ancient cultures boasts an international selection of contributors, all of whom are leading scholars in their field. The cultural practices of popular as well as formal religion are explored in detail, giving an impression of all, not only elite societies. Every topic is placed in its own cultural context, while bearing in mind its relevance to a wider historical and sociological debate. The result is an erudite and thoroughly readable handbook to ancient religions, from Palaeolithic cave art to the rituals of Aztec and Inca civilizations.

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This overview of the religious customs of ancient cultures boasts an international selection of contributors, all of whom are leading scholars in their field. The cultural practices of popular as well as formal religion are explored in detail, giving an impression of all, not only elite societies. Every topic is placed in its own cultural context, while bearing in mind its relevance to a wider historical and sociological debate. The result is an erudite and thoroughly readable handbook to ancient religions, from Palaeolithic cave art to the rituals of Aztec and Inca civilizations.

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