Panorama des religions L’esprit vivant, par Charles Samuel Braden, Buchet/Chastel
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Published in 1960 by Buchet/Chastel in the “Living Spirit” series, Panorama of Religions offers a broad introduction to the major religious traditions of the world.
Translated from the American edition by Michel Manoll, the book surveys primitive religions, the beliefs of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, the religions of Greece and Rome, the myths of Northern Europe, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, the religions of China and Japan, as well as Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Designed as a clear and accessible synthesis, the volume explores the many ways human societies have sought to understand the sacred, the meaning of life and humanity's place in the universe.
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Paperback. Illustrated covers. Foxing to the top edge. Uncut copy. Very good overall condition.
317 pages.
About the author
Charles Samuel Braden was an American scholar of comparative religion who devoted much of his academic career to studying religious traditions and spiritual movements around the world.
Historical Context
Published in French in 1960, the book appeared at a time of growing Western interest in comparative religion, anthropology and non-European civilizations.
Legacy of the Book
Although scholarship has advanced considerably since its publication, the book remains a valuable introduction to the history of religions and a representative example of mid-twentieth-century comparative religious studies.
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Published in 1960 by Buchet/Chastel in the “Living Spirit” series, Panorama of Religions offers a broad introduction to the major religious traditions of the world.
Translated from the American edition by Michel Manoll, the book surveys primitive religions, the beliefs of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, the religions of Greece and Rome, the myths of Northern Europe, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, the religions of China and Japan, as well as Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Designed as a clear and accessible synthesis, the volume explores the many ways human societies have sought to understand the sacred, the meaning of life and humanity's place in the universe.