Myth And Religion: Or An Inquiry Into Their Nature And Relations (1892)

By William Nicolson

Book Overview

Myth and Religion: Or An Inquiry Into Their Nature and Relations is a book written by William Nicolson and first published in 1892. The book explores the relationship between myth and religion, and seeks to understand their nature and their connections to each other. Nicolson argues that myth and religion are closely linked, and that myth plays an important role in the development and expression of religious beliefs and practices. He examines the ways in which myths are used to explain the origins of the world, the nature of the divine, and the meaning of human existence. Nicolson also explores the role of ritual in religion, and the ways in which myths are enacted through ritual practices. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient myths and religious texts, as well as contemporary theories of mythology and religion. Overall, Myth and Religion provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the relationship between these two important aspects of human culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166590550
• ISBN13: 9781166590550
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"