Books tagged: origin of religion

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Religion, Language, Narrative and the Search for Meaning    by Anthony Campbell
Price: $3.99 USD. 56640 words. Published on October 29, 2009. .

This is a book about religion from a secular standpoint which nevertheless takes its subject seriously. Contrary to some secularists I don't think religion is likely to disappear any time soon. I try to develop a way of thinking about religion, using two main clues: language and narrative. Narrative is how most religious people encounter their religions, because humans are story-telling animals.
Man Made Gods: Why, When & How    by Ajay  Kansal
Price: $10.00 USD. 70040 words. Published on September 18, 2011. .

This book scientifically explains when, why, and how mankind created superhuman powers called gods. What kind of human sufferings necessitated them to bow down before unseen powers—gods? Who invented morals and methods of worship? Who dictated divine scriptures? The book supplements its claims with enough archaeological and literary evidence.