Eliade, Mircea
The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156792011
- author:
- Eliade, Mircea
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harcourt Australia
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1959
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 1.6 x 20.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Philosophy of religion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion by Mircea Eliade Renowned anthropologist and historian of religion Mircea Eliade explores how religious people experience the sacred, challenging common misconceptions about primitive religions. Eliade argues that these societies do not worship natural objects, but rather believe that natural objects can be revelations of the divine, and that worship can be directed through them. Eliade's work reveals the function and symbolism behind the myths and rituals of primitive societies, offering a nuanced understanding of their beliefs and practices. By examining the 'ontological nostalgia' that drives these societies, Eliade sheds new light on the nature of religion and its relationship to the human experience. This book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the nature of religion, one that will appeal to anyone interested in anthropology, philosophy, or the study of religion.
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