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E. O. James

    Edwin Oliver James was a distinguished British professor and anthropologist whose work centered on comparative religion. As an Emeritus Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion at the University of London, he delved into the profound questions of faith and its manifestations across cultures. His academic career, spanning prestigious institutions in Leeds, Amsterdam, and Oxford, allowed him to develop a unique perspective on religious traditions. His approach was shaped by studies under the influential Egyptologist Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie, lending an archaeological dimension to his research.

    Das Priestertum
    Dokumente. Religionen der Vorzeit
    Historia de las religiones
    Primitive ritual and belief
    A History of Christianity in England
    The Ancient Gods
    • 2024

      A History of Christianity in England

      • 182 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Offering a comprehensive exploration of the religious landscape in England, this work presents a detailed account of Christianity's evolution from its origins to the mid-20th century. It serves as an essential resource for readers and students interested in a serious study of the historical and cultural influences shaping English Christianity. The narrative is rich and multifaceted, reflecting the complexities of faith and society throughout the ages.

      A History of Christianity in England
    • 2020

      Primitive ritual and belief

      an anthropological essay

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Valued by scholars and academicians, this book holds significant literary importance and serves as a vital knowledge resource for future generations. Presented in its original print format, it retains any marks or annotations from its first publication, preserving its authentic character and ensuring that it remains a lasting part of literary history.

      Primitive ritual and belief
    • 2016

      Historia de las religiones

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Si el capítulo inicial de esta “Historia de las religiones” se ocupa de los testimonios arqueológicos y antropológicos relacionados con la existencia de fenómenos religiosos en el paleolítico, el cuerpo de la obra examina los grandes sistemas de creencias y prácticas de la humanidad: las antiguas religiones en Oriente Próximo y Oriente Medio, las religiones de la India, la religión en China y Japón, el zoroastrismo y el judaísmo, las religiones de Grecia y Roma, y, finalmente, el cristianismo y el islam. E. O. James cierra el volumen con una exposición de los problemas específicos de orden arqueológico, antropológico y documental que plantea el estudio histórico de las creencias y ritos.

      Historia de las religiones
    • 2004

      The Ancient Gods

      • 359 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(26)Add rating

      This account of the religious history of the ancient world is essential for the proper understanding of the great living faiths, which, directly or indirectly, have arisen from or been influenced by this remarkable center.

      The Ancient Gods