1442059The Golden Boughhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-golden-bough-22/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1399760/f225b5c1-29e8-4b99-a917-f1a484333793.jpg?v=6383380455962700004545MXNDigiCatInStock/Ebooks/James George Frazers seminal work, "The Golden Bough," is a comprehensive study of mythology and religion that intricately weaves together anthropology, comparative religion, and folklore. Recognized for its innovative literary style, Frazer employs a narrative that is both richly descriptive and analytical, traversing the ancient practices of various cultures to explore the universality of human belief systems. With a focus on rituals, myths, and the symbolic significance of nature, the book situates itself within the early 20th-century intellectual context, responding to the eras growing interest in the cultural underpinnings of civilization and the evolution of human thought. As a pioneer in the field of social anthropology, Frazers extensive academic background and personal explorations through the mythological landscape of diverse cultures informed his understanding of human behavior. His interest in the connection between religion and magic arose from a desire to decipher the common threads that bind humanitys spiritual expressions, ultimately leading him to gather an immense array of sources that challenge the Eurocentric narratives of his time. "The Golden Bough" is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the intricate relationships between belief, culture, and nature. Its exploration of the evolutionary stages of religious thought invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of faith and tradition, making it an enduring cornerstone for understanding the complex tapestry of human spirituality....1426741The Golden Bough4545https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-golden-bough-22/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/1399760/f225b5c1-29e8-4b99-a917-f1a484333793.jpg?v=638338045596270000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20228596547386834_W3siaWQiOiI5MGI0N2FmMC1hNzlmLTRiZmYtOTUwMi05YzMwMjI4YWNlNWMiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjQ1LCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo0NSwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDEtMjJUMTA6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d8596547386834_The Golden Bough is a wide-ranging, comparative study of mythology and religion, written by the Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer. The book documents and details the similarities among magical and religious beliefs around the globe. Frazer attempted to define the shared elements of religious belief and scientific thought, discussing fertility rites, human sacrifice, the dying god, the scapegoat, and many other symbols and practices whose influences had extended into 20th-century culture. His thesis is that old religions were fertility cults that revolved around the worship and periodic sacrifice of a sacred king. Frazer proposed that mankind progresses from magic through religious belief to scientific thought. The influence of The Golden Bough on contemporary European literature and thought is substantial....(*_*)8596547386834_James George Frazers seminal work, "The Golden Bough," is a comprehensive study of mythology and religion that intricately weaves together anthropology, comparative religion, and folklore. Recognized for its innovative literary style, Frazer employs a narrative that is both richly descriptive and analytical, traversing the ancient practices of various cultures to explore the universality of human belief systems. With a focus on rituals, myths, and the symbolic significance of nature, the book situates itself within the early 20th-century intellectual context, responding to the eras growing interest in the cultural underpinnings of civilization and the evolution of human thought. As a pioneer in the field of social anthropology, Frazers extensive academic background and personal explorations through the mythological landscape of diverse cultures informed his understanding of human behavior. His interest in the connection between religion and magic arose from a desire to decipher the common threads that bind humanitys spiritual expressions, ultimately leading him to gather an immense array of sources that challenge the Eurocentric narratives of his time. "The Golden Bough" is a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone intrigued by the intricate relationships between belief, culture, and nature. Its exploration of the evolutionary stages of religious thought invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of faith and tradition, making it an enduring cornerstone for understanding the complex tapestry of human spirituality....8596547386834_DigiCatlibro_electonico_204e269a-bca7-3bea-aabb-58d9bf2e9570_8596547386834;8596547386834_8596547386834James GeorgeInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/bookwire-epub-4205d241-b06a-4afa-9279-3bfeedf36551.epub2022-11-13T00:00:00+00:00DigiCat