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This volume grew out of that one. It looks back to a still earlier date. That began as it were with Cain and Abel, while this begins with Adam and Eve. It was while preparing a Supplement for a second edition of that volume that the main idea of this work assumed such importance in my mind that I was led to make a separate study of it, and present it independently. The special theory here advanced is wholly a result of induction. The theory came out of the gathered facts, instead of the facts being gathered in support of the theory.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient religious rituals, exploring their origins and development through the lens of the humble threshold. The author meticulously examines how the doorway of a home, and later, the temple, became a sacred space for covenant-making, with blood as the symbolic and literal link between human beings and the divine. Drawing from a wealth of historical and ethnographic evidence, the author traces the evolution of these rituals from their earliest forms to their later permutations in different cultures. We see how the simple act of stepping over a blood-stained threshold, symbolizing a welcome or an offering, evolved into complex ceremonies and beliefs that shaped the religious practices of ancient societies. The book demonstrates the enduring influence of these early threshold rituals, showing their echoes in diverse cultures and religious traditions, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern-day Europe. Through the author's insightful analysis, we gain a deeper understanding of the origins of religious practice and the profound significance of the threshold as a symbolic gateway to the sacred realm. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330459126_0
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