Comparative Religion - Louis Henry Jordan - Bog

""Comparative Religion: Its Genesis and Growth"" is a comprehensive book written by Louis Henry Jordan that delves into the origins and development of comparative religion as an academic discipline. The book provides a historical overview of the study of religion, from the ancient world to modern times, and explores the various approaches and methodologies that scholars have used to compare and contrast different religious traditions. Jordan examines the role of religion in human societies, and how the study of religion has evolved over time in response to changing social and cultural contexts. He also analyzes the major themes and issues that have emerged in comparative religion, such as the nature of religious experience, the relationship between religion and culture, and the ways in which religious traditions have influenced each other.Throughout the book, Jordan draws on examples from a wide range of religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, to illustrate key concepts and ideas. He also provides a critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to comparative religion, and offers insights into how the field might continue to evolve in the future.Overall, ""Comparative Religion: Its Genesis and Growth"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of religion, offering a comprehensive and insightful overview of the field and its development over time.1905. This volume is an attempt to give the reader a condensed yet comprehensive view of the origin, progress and aim of the science of comparative religion. It presents a sketch of the advent of a new line of research, the difficulties which it has encountered, problems which it wishes to solve, and the results thus far attained.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.