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_aCarpenter, Edward, _d1844-1929 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1998-12-01 | ||
| 508 | _aCharles Keller and David Widger Updated: 2022-11-26. | ||
| 520 | _a"Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning" by Edward Carpenter is a scholarly exploration of the origins and implications of various religious beliefs and practices, likely written during the late 19th century. The work delves into the connections between pagan and Christian traditions, arguing that Christianity does not exist in isolation, but rather shares foundational similarities with older pagan rituals and mythologies. Carpenter presents this as a way to understand the evolution of human consciousness through stages of belief and ritual. At the start of the book, Carpenter sets the stage for his analysis by discussing the complex nature of religion, examining how various explanations for religious origins have evolved over time. He emphasizes the role of fear and self-consciousness in shaping religious thought, suggesting that early religions were predominantly influenced by observable natural phenomena, such as the movements of celestial bodies and seasonal changes. Carpenter introduces the idea that religious symbolism, including the significance of rites associated with seasonal changes and the human experience, has remained consistent throughout history, linking ancient pagan practices to modern Christianity. This opening establishes a foundational framework for the rest of the text, inviting readers to reconsider the connections between the sacred traditions of the past and modern beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aReligion | ||
| 653 | _aMythology | ||
| 653 | _aPaganism | ||
| 653 | _aChristianity and other religions | ||
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