Pagan and Christian Creeds

Exploring the origins of religion, this work delves into the connections between Christianity and ancient Pagan beliefs, tracing an evolutionary path from early phallic and procreative cults to magical practices and eventually to the worship of divine figures. Carpenter emphasizes the significance of a unique form of consciousness present in ancient rites, which seems lost in modern times. He offers insights into this "unnamed" consciousness, referencing the Upanishads to illustrate the mental attitude necessary for understanding the deeper aspects of inner life.