Dr. Lowrie first describes the beliefs, codes, and practices of a variety of primitive religions. He then gives a critical survey of their beliefs including their psychological and historical aspects. He presents a wealth of strange and fascinating informationdetails like the self-mutilation of devotees, extraordinary human sacrifices perpetrated out of fear of sorcery, and naive superstitions.
Here is a scientific masterpiece for both layman and student, complete and unabridgedsanctioned by frequent quotation in anthropological handbooks and anthologies.
Dr. Lowrie first describes the beliefs, codes, and practices of a variety of primitive religions. He then gives a critical survey of their beliefs including their psychological and historical aspects. He presents a wealth of strange and fascinating informationdetails like the self-mutilation of devotees, extraordinary human sacrifices perpetrated out of fear of sorcery, and naive superstitions.
Here is a scientific masterpiece for both layman and student, complete and unabridgedsanctioned by frequent quotation in anthropological handbooks and anthologies.
Primitive Religion
420Primitive Religion
420Paperback(Complete and Unabridged)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780871402097 |
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Publisher: | Liveright Publishing Corporation |
Publication date: | 03/17/1970 |
Edition description: | Complete and Unabridged |
Pages: | 420 |
Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.00(d) |