Creating God - The Birth and Growth of Major Religions (Derricourt Robin)(Pevná vazba)

Countless people throughout history have claimed to be in direct contact with the divine, receiving instructions to spread a new religious message. While most have disappeared without trace, a few managed to gain followers and establish a lasting religion. But why did some succeed where others failed? Taking a sceptical view of religious origin stories, this book uses historical scholarship and the findings of archaeology to understand the times, places and societies that witnessed the emergence of major monotheistic faiths. Beginning with Mormonism and working backwards through Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism, it strips away myths and traditions to reveal the common features that allow religious movements to take
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