Edwin Oliver James fu un eminente professore e antropologo britannico il cui lavoro si concentrò sulla religione comparata. Come Professore Emerito di Storia e Filosofia della Religione all'Università di Londra, approfondì le profonde questioni della fede e le sue manifestazioni attraverso le culture. La sua carriera accademica, che attraversò prestigiose istituzioni a Leeds, Amsterdam e Oxford, gli permise di sviluppare una prospettiva unica sulle tradizioni religiose. Il suo approccio fu plasmato dagli studi sotto l'influente egittologo Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie, conferendo una dimensione archeologica alla sua ricerca.
This account of the religious history of the ancient world is essential for the proper understanding of the great living faiths, which, directly or indirectly, have arisen from or been influenced by this remarkable center.
Offering a comprehensive exploration of the religious landscape in England, this work presents a detailed account of Christianity's evolution from its origins to the mid-20th century. It serves as an essential resource for readers and students interested in a serious study of the historical and cultural influences shaping English Christianity. The narrative is rich and multifaceted, reflecting the complexities of faith and society throughout the ages.
Valued by scholars and academicians, this book holds significant literary importance and serves as a vital knowledge resource for future generations. Presented in its original print format, it retains any marks or annotations from its first publication, preserving its authentic character and ensuring that it remains a lasting part of literary history.
Si el capítulo inicial de esta “Historia de las religiones” se ocupa de los testimonios arqueológicos y antropológicos relacionados con la existencia de fenómenos religiosos en el paleolítico, el cuerpo de la obra examina los grandes sistemas de creencias y prácticas de la humanidad: las antiguas religiones en Oriente Próximo y Oriente Medio, las religiones de la India, la religión en China y Japón, el zoroastrismo y el judaísmo, las religiones de Grecia y Roma, y, finalmente, el cristianismo y el islam. E. O. James cierra el volumen con una exposición de los problemas específicos de orden arqueológico, antropológico y documental que plantea el estudio histórico de las creencias y ritos.
