The God-Idea of the Ancients

Or, Sex in Religion (Cram Edition)

von Eliza Burt Gamble

358 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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This XpressRead Cram Edition of The God-Idea of the Ancients pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Explore the roots of ancient belief systems in Eliza Burt Gamble's "God-Idea of the Ancients." This groundbreaking work delves into the historical role of sex and gender in religious practices, examining the profound influence of goddess worship and matriarchal societies. Gamble challenges conventional understandings of religious history, offering a compelling perspective on the evolution of spiritual thought. Drawing from comparative religion and the sociology of religion, this text provides valuable insights into the diverse expressions of faith throughout human civilization. A significant contribution to religious history and feminist theory, "God-Idea of the Ancients" remains a thought-provoking exploration of the sacred feminine and its impact on the development of religious ideologies.

• Reihe: XpressPress
• ISBN: 9781026150122
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 30.06.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press