Discovering God : the origins of the great religions and the evolution of belief
1 online resource (496 pages)
9780061743337, 006174333X
1019624143
Introduction:Revelation and cultural evolution
Gods in primitive societies
Temple religions of ancient civilizations
Rome: an ancient religious marketplace
The "rebirth" of monotheism
Indian inspirations
Chinese gods and "godless" faiths
The rise of Christianity
Islam: God and state
Conclusion:Discovering God?