The Manual Of The Society Of St. Vincent De Paul
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Superior Council of Ireland, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: sun bleaching to cloth cover; slight tanning to spine; marked tanning of first few inside pages; general tanning to inside pages; in otherwise good condition
This monumental work of comparative mythology and religion, The Golden Bough, meticulously chronicles the evolution of magical and religious beliefs across diverse cultures. Frazer presents a vast array of rituals, myths, and superstitions, illustrating humanity's attempts to understand and control the natural world. The academic yet accessible tone uncovers the surprising commonalities in human thought regarding divinity, sacrifice, and the cycle of life and death. It argues for a progression from magic to religion and ultimately to science, offering profound insights into the origins of human civilization and spiritual practices. This seminal text remains an indispensable resource for scholars and anyone fascinated by the intricate tapestry of human belief systems.
Author: Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Superior Council of Ireland, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: sun bleaching to cloth cover; slight tanning to spine; marked tanning of first few inside pages; general tanning to inside pages; in otherwise good condition
This monumental work of comparative mythology and religion, The Golden Bough, meticulously chronicles the evolution of magical and religious beliefs across diverse cultures. Frazer presents a vast array of rituals, myths, and superstitions, illustrating humanity's attempts to understand and control the natural world. The academic yet accessible tone uncovers the surprising commonalities in human thought regarding divinity, sacrifice, and the cycle of life and death. It argues for a progression from magic to religion and ultimately to science, offering profound insights into the origins of human civilization and spiritual practices. This seminal text remains an indispensable resource for scholars and anyone fascinated by the intricate tapestry of human belief systems.