About this title: Sacrifice--whether it be the sacrifice of virgins, circumcision, or the renunciation of what is most valued--is essential to all religions. This book explores the possibility of natural religion and raises serious questions about the ultimate reasons for, and the meaning of, human religiousness.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard University Press 1996
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780674175693ISBN:0674175697
Description: ISBN 0674175697. Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book in a Very Good condition dustjacket. We have placed the dustjacket in a Brodart clear plastic protective cover and it looks much better than described. read more
Description: Near Fine; Harvard University; 1996; Softcover. F. One of the world's leading authorities on ancient religions explores the possibility of natural religion-rich new insight on religious thought, past and present-raises serious questions about the ultimate reasons for, and the ultimate meaning of, human religiousness.; 8vo; 255 pp. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard (1996). Second printing.
Date Published: 1996
Description: Fine. 8vo. xii, 255 pp. Original brick-colored cloth. Two pages have some underlining else this is a fine book in DJ with small edge tear top of front panel else very good plus. read more
Edition: Presumed First
Binding: Hard Back
Publisher: Harvard Univ Press, Cumbreland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780674175693ISBN:0674175697
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. Light wear and a few short tears to DJ. Cery clean and tight. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780674175693ISBN:0674175697
Description: New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 272 p. Audience: General/trade. Hardcover in dust jacket, Fine/Fine Condition (Brand new book w/slightest of edgewear to dj, overall F/F), 255 pages (L2). read more
Description: Good. 0674175700 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HARVARD UNIV PR
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780674175709ISBN:0674175700
Description: New. Sacrifice-ranging from the sacrifice of virgins to circumcision to giving up what is most valued-is essential to all religions. Could there be a natural, even biological, reason for these practices? Something that might explain why religions of so... read more
"I had to read this book for my religious thought in world perspective and all i can say is if you don't have to read it for class; Don't. It was all of the place. The author then refuses to acknowledge the fact that he speaks in terms of evolution, but never states as so. I was glad to be finished with the thing. Not something i would remotely pick up outside of school."
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