Archaeologists have found the religious impulse to be a primary
feature of almost every civilization in history. I Religions and
Religious Movements /Iexplores how this impulse has played out
throughout the world. Each volume in this new series uniquely
focuses on one religion, examining its development through
primary and secondary sources. An in-depth introduction is
followed by an exploration of the origins of the religion --
including profiles of its most notable leaders and definitions
of it foundational beliefs. Each volume then traces the
religion's evolution throughout history, illustrating how it has
been practiced and spread through the world. After highlighting
how it has changed across time, final chapters discuss
controversies and challenges presently facing the religion, as
well as issues expected to arise in the future. show more show
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