Ritual and belief : Studies in the history of religion by Edwin Sidney Hartland

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Author Hartland, Edwin Sidney, 1848-1927
LoC No. 14012339
Title Ritual and belief : Studies in the history of religion
Original Publication United Kingdom: Williams and Norgate, 1914.
Contents Learning to "think black" -- The relations of religion and magic -- The boldness of the Celts -- The haunted widow -- The philosophy of mourning clothes -- The rite at the temple of Mylitta -- The voice of the stone of destiny.
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Summary "Ritual and Belief: Studies in the History of Religion" by Edwin Sidney Hartland is a scholarly examination of the evolution of religious practices and beliefs, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the interplay between ritual, belief, and the development of human understanding of the divine, exploring how anthropological and evolutionary concepts have reshaped these ideas. The focus lies on the historical dynamics of religion and magic, revealing the complex origins and transformations that precede contemporary beliefs. The opening of the text sets a comprehensive and analytical tone, discussing the significant intellectual advancements made in the study of religion over the past fifty years. Hartland reflects on the evolution of human civilization and the impact of scholars like Darwin and Tylor, noting the shift from rigid theological doctrines to a more fluid and scientific understanding of religion. He emphasizes the importance of emotions and collective social influences in shaping religious practices, while also introducing the essays that will further explore specific instances of ritual and belief within various cultures. Overall, the introduction positions the book as a thoughtful contribution to the field of anthropology and the history of religion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Religion
Subject Magic
Subject Rites and ceremonies
Subject Ethnopsychology
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EBook-No. 71238
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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