Author : James George Frazer
Publisher :
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 27,53 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Ancestor worship
ISBN :
Author : James George Frazer
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 959 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2023-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN :
In 'The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead' by James George Frazer, the renowned anthropologist explores the universal belief in an afterlife and the rituals associated with honoring deceased ancestors. Written in a scholarly and comprehensive style, Frazer delves into various cultures, traditions, and historical practices to examine the continuity and evolution of beliefs surrounding death. Drawing on a wide range of ethnographic data, this book provides a profound insight into the human psyche and the ways in which different societies navigate the concept of mortality. Frazer's meticulous research and comparative analysis offer valuable perspectives on the significance of ancestor worship in shaping cultural identities and religious practices. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Frazer sheds light on the complexities of human spirituality and the enduring relevance of ancestral veneration in contemporary societies. Readers interested in anthropology, religious studies, and the history of belief systems will find this book enlightening and thought-provoking.
Author : James George Frazer
Publisher :
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 41,36 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Ancestor worship
ISBN :
Author : James George Frazer
Publisher :
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 10,92 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Aboriginal Australians
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Author : Frazer
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 36,95 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780415415309
This 1913 volume discusses several religions whereby believers worship the dead both in hopes that the dead will bless their futures and in hopes that the dead will rise up to bless the living. This concept of the undead or dead rising again is present in some capacity in many religions, even mainstream ones like Christianity (i.e. the resurrection). This volume highlights those beliefs among the Aborigines in Australia, New Guinea and Melanesia.
Author : Frazer James George
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 30,43 MB
Release : 1901
Category :
ISBN : 9780243837403
Author : James George Frazer
Publisher :
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 19,94 MB
Release : 1926
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : James George Frazer
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,45 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781022239357
This book is a classic study of religion and mythology by James George Frazer. In it, he explores the human belief in immortality and the various ways in which the dead have been worshipped throughout history. With a global perspective and a focus on ancient cultures, this book provides a rich and thought-provoking analysis of one of the most enduring aspects of human experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : J.G Frazer
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,95 MB
Release : 2020-07-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3752312912
Reproduction of the original: The Belief in Inmortality and the Worship of the Dead by J.G Frazer
Author : James George Frazer
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 950 pages
File Size : 34,19 MB
Release : 2021-05-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN :
The first volume of Frazer's book comprises the Gifford Lectures he gave at the University of St. Andrews in the years 1911 and 1912, and deals with the belief in immortality and the worship of the dead, as these are found among the aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea, and Melanesia. In the second volume, the author describes the corresponding belief and worship among the Polynesians, a people related to their neighbors the Melanesians by language, if not by blood. Contents: The Savage Conception of Death Myths of the Origin of Death The Belief in Immortality among the Aborigines of Central Australia The Belief in Immortality among the other Aborigines of Australia The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of the Torres Straits Islands The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of British New Guinea The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of German New Guinea The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of German and Dutch New Guinea The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of Southern Melanesia (New Caledonia) The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of Central Melanesia The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of Northern and Eastern Melanesia The Belief in Immortality among the Natives of Eastern Melanesia (Fiji) The Belief in Immortality among the Maoris The Belief in Immortality among the Tongans The Belief in Immortality among the Samoans The Belief in Immortality among the Hervey Islanders The Belief in Immortality among the Society Islanders The Belief in Immortality among the Marquesans The Belief in Immortality among the Hawaiians
