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Title: Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning
Credits: Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Carpenter, Edward, 1844-1929
EBook No.: 1561
Published: Dec 1, 1998
Downloads: 347
Language: English
Subject: Religion
Subject: Mythology
Subject: Paganism
Subject: Christianity and other religions
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning
Credits: Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Carpenter, Edward, 1844-1929
EBook No.: 1561
Published: Dec 1, 1998
Downloads: 347
Language: English
Subject: Religion
Subject: Mythology
Subject: Paganism
Subject: Christianity and other religions
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.