Bøger af Gunnar Landtman

The Origin of Priesthood is a book written by Gunnar Landtman in 1905. The book explores the history and evolution of priesthood in various cultures and religions around the world. Landtman examines the role of priests in ancient societies and their influence on religious practices and beliefs. He also discusses the similarities and differences between priesthood in different cultures, including the Aztecs, Greeks, and Egyptians. The book delves into the origins of priesthood and its development throughout history, from early shamanistic practices to organized religion. Landtman provides a comprehensive analysis of the social and cultural significance of priesthood, and its impact on the development of human civilization. The Origin of Priesthood is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of religion and human culture.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.

?It is likely to become the standard reference work on the subject for sociologists and athropologists....?-American Political Science Review