The Belief in God and Immortality (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | James H. Leuba | ISBN: | 9781411462861 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | September 20, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
| Author: | James H. Leuba |
| ISBN: | 9781411462861 |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Publication: | September 20, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
| Language: | English |
Subtitled “A Psychological, Anthropological and Statistical Study” and first published in 1916, Leuba’s book explores the origin, nature and function of what he calls a “personal” god. He analyzes how modern conceptions of God and immortality have grown not from a single primary belief but as an independent creations, born of the realization of ideals. In addition, he examines how science now plays its part in creating a “personal immortality.”
Subtitled “A Psychological, Anthropological and Statistical Study” and first published in 1916, Leuba’s book explores the origin, nature and function of what he calls a “personal” god. He analyzes how modern conceptions of God and immortality have grown not from a single primary belief but as an independent creations, born of the realization of ideals. In addition, he examines how science now plays its part in creating a “personal immortality.”
