description: The influence of religion can be felt in every sphere of our lives - from politics to diet. The need to place one's faith in a code of beliefs can be traced from the time of the Neanderthals. The cultural melting pot of our modern cities places great importance on understanding the world's religions. The History of Religion provides a jargon-free analysis encompassing all the major beliefs. From prehistoric religion to Waco, this authoritative work examines the worship, practices, gods prophets, leading figures, festivals, myths, and misconceptions of every major faith.
language: English
title: The History of Religion
titlecomplete: The History of Religion
genres: Nonfiction, History, Religion
ratings_count: 35
publisher: Quadrillion Pub