The Idea of God in Early Religions - F. B. Jevons
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"The Idea of God in Early Religions" by F. B. Jevons is a significant work that explores the concept of divinity across various ancient civilizations and religious traditions. Published in 1910, this book examines the development of religious thought and the evolution of beliefs about the divine in the early stages of human civilization. F. B. Jevons, a British classicist and theologian, presents a comparative study of religious ideas and practices from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, Greece, and other cultures. He traces the origins of religious consciousness and investigates how different…mehr

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"The Idea of God in Early Religions" by F. B. Jevons is a significant work that explores the concept of divinity across various ancient civilizations and religious traditions. Published in 1910, this book examines the development of religious thought and the evolution of beliefs about the divine in the early stages of human civilization. F. B. Jevons, a British classicist and theologian, presents a comparative study of religious ideas and practices from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, Greece, and other cultures. He traces the origins of religious consciousness and investigates how different societies conceptualized and worshiped their gods. One of the central themes of the book is the exploration of the human impulse to seek meaning and transcendence through religious experience. Jevons examines the ways in which early humans interpreted natural phenomena, such as the cycles of the sun and the changing seasons, and attributed divine significance to them. Moreover, Jevons analyzes the diversity of religious beliefs and practices, highlighting common themes and motifs that emerge across cultures. He discusses the roles of priests, rituals, myths, and sacred texts in shaping religious worldviews and fostering communal identity. Another key aspect of "The Idea of God in Early Religions" is its investigation into the development of monotheism from polytheistic and henotheistic roots. Jevons explores the emergence of monotheistic concepts in ancient Egypt, Israel, and other civilizations, tracing the evolution of the idea of a single, supreme deity. Jevons' book provides valuable insights into the early stages of religious thought and the formation of the idea of God in human history. It offers a scholarly examination of the richness and diversity of religious beliefs and practices in ancient societies, contributing to our understanding of the origins of religious consciousness.
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Frank Byron Jowett, who often published under the name F. B. Jevons, was an esteemed classical scholar and comparativist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His scholarly pursuits were particularly concentrated on the study of religion, mythology, and anthropology. Jevons was born on January 31, 1858, in Yorkshire, England, and he was a prolific writer, having contributed extensively to the understanding of ancient and primitive religions. He was well-regarded for his analytical approach to the evolution of religious belief systems and the psychological and social underpinnings of religious experience. One of Jevons's notable works, 'The Idea of God in Early Religions' (1910), is a significant exploration of the development of deity concepts among early human societies. In this book, Jevons argues for the universality of religious thought and attempts to trace the origins and transformations of divine ideas through various stages of social and intellectual evolution. His work captures a snapshot of Victorian-era thought regarding comparative religion's cross-cultural patterns and remains a key reference point for students and historians of religion. Apart from his authorial achievements, Jevons served as a professor at Durham University, where he influenced a generation of scholars through his teachings. His contributions to the field were recognized during his lifetime and continue to be of interest to scholars exploring the history of religious studies. F. B. Jevons's legacy is preserved in his thoughtful examinations and lucid prose that sought to uncover the inherent nature of religious consciousness. He passed away in 1936, leaving behind a body of work that continues to resonate within academic circles.