An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jevons, F. B. (Frank Byron), 1858-1936.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion" by Frank Byron Jevons is a scholarly examination of the various forms of religious belief and practice, written in the early 20th century. The text serves as part of a series of lectures aimed at students and missionaries, providing a framework for understanding the historical and contextual significance of world religions, with a specific focus on how these can relate to the missionary efforts of Christianity. The work endeavors to explore the evolution of religious thought and the intrinsic values associated with different belief systems. At the start of the publication, Jevons sets the groundwork by discussing the purpose of studying comparative religion in relation to its practical application, especially for missionaries. He emphasizes that while the science of religion can document and compare various faiths, it remains neutral on the question of their ultimate truth or value. This initial portion outlines the significant role that comparative religion plays in understanding humanity's quest for the divine, detailing the ways in which differing beliefs can share similarities and yet reveal critical differences that warrant consideration in religious practice and outreach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introduction

Immortality

Magic

Fetichism

Prayer

Sacrifice

Morality

Christianity

Appendix

Bibliography

Index.

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-04-03