02350cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000037001112450104001482640051002523000047003033360026003503370026003763380036004025000031004385080048004695201355005175340045018726530012019176530014019296530022019436530017019658560042019822634UtSlPG20260610133100.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQ1 aHuxley, Thomas Henry,d1825-189514aThe Evolution of Theology: an Anthropological Study :bEssay #8 from "Science and Hebrew Tradition" 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-05-01  aProduced by D.R. Thompson, and David Widger  a"The Evolution of Theology: An Anthropological Study" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores theology as a natural product of human cognition, analyzing its historical development and the beliefs surrounding spiritual beings among ancient civilizations, notably focusing on the theological concepts found in Israelite society.  At the start of the essay, Huxley sets the stage for an anthropological examination of theology, emphasizing that he does not aim to validate or invalidate the truth of specific theological doctrines but intends to treat them as phenomena worthy of scientific inquiry. He introduces the historical context of Israelite theology between the invasion of Canaan and the early monarchy, using Hebrew Scriptures as pivotal sources. The opening portion highlights the narrative of Saul's visit to the witch of Endor, illustrating how beliefs in ghosts and spiritual mediums were integral to the theology of that era. Huxley argues that such accounts provide insights into ancient Israelitic beliefs regarding the afterlife, spiritual existence, and the nature of their deity, Jahveh, inferring that human-like characteristics attributed to spiritual beings are fundamental to understanding their theological framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience  aEvolution  aBible and science  aPaleontology40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2634