Publisher's Synopsis
Prehistoric Religion: A Study in Pre-Christian Antiquity is a two-volume book written by Philo Laos Mills. The book explores the religious practices of prehistoric societies before the advent of Christianity. The first volume delves into the religious beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Greeks. It examines their mythologies, rituals, and ceremonies, and how they were influenced by their environment and cultural context.The second volume focuses on the prehistoric religions of Europe, including the Celts, Germanic tribes, and Slavs. It examines their beliefs in gods and goddesses, their religious rituals and ceremonies, and how these practices evolved over time. Mills also explores the impact of Christianity on these pre-Christian religions and how it influenced their beliefs and practices.Throughout the book, Mills draws on archaeological and historical evidence to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of prehistoric religion. He also discusses the challenges of studying prehistoric religion, including the limitations of the available evidence and the difficulty of interpreting ancient beliefs and practices.Overall, Prehistoric Religion: A Study in Pre-Christian Antiquity is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and the development of human spirituality. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of our ancient ancestors and sheds light on the origins of modern religious traditions.1918. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766135551. Volume 2 of 2. An examination of the religious beliefs of the Oceanic, Central African, and Amazonian primitives, their development among the later Indo-Asiatic and totemic peoples, their interpretation by the Western-Asiatic and Caucasian races of Neolithic culture, and their possible connection with the earliest religion of mankind. With 103 plates and illustrations.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.
