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The Supernatural, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Its Origin, Nature, and Evolution - Couverture souple

John H. King

 
9781330539217: The Supernatural, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Its Origin, Nature, and Evolution

Synopsis

Trace the evolution of belief from living spirits to abstract divinity. This volume surveys how cultures move from anthropomorphic gods to higher concepts of one universal power. Through ancient inscriptions, myths, and philosophical reflections, it explains how sacred ideas adapt to politics, ethics, and daily life. The result is a coherent picture of how the supernatural shapes human thought across civilizations.

- Learn how early ancestor worship and guardian spirits give way to ministering angels, prophets, and other intermediaries.
- See why gods become more abstract as rulers centralize power and religious ideas formalize.
- Discover the links between myth, ritual, and the lived experience of morality, fate, and social order.

Ideal for readers who want a clear, evidence‑based view of religious evolution and the origins of universal concepts of divinity in the ancient world.

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