Excerpt from Library of Universal History and Popular Science, Vol. 24 of 25: Containing a Record of the Human Race From the Earliest Historical Period to the Present Time
The religions of which in this and the following lecture we are to treat, belong to one of the two kinds or groups of religions under which, as above indicated in a very rough and general classification, the religions of the pie-christian world may be em braced. Brahmanism and Buddhism, in other words. Are pantheistic re ligions. What that designation means we shall understand better by tracing the origin and historical development of these religions than by any formal or philosophical definition of the term.
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Excerpt from Library of Universal History and Popular Science, Vol. 24 of 25: Containing a Record of the Human Race From the Earliest Historical Period to the Present Time
The religions of which in this and the following lecture we are to treat, belong to one of the two kinds or groups of religions under which, as above indicated in a very rough and general classification, the religions of the pie-christian world may be em braced. Brahmanism and Buddhism, in other words. Are pantheistic re ligions. What that designation means we shall understand better by tracing the origin and historical development of these religions than by any formal or philosophical definition of the term.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Oriental religions, primarily focusing on the development of Brahmanism and Buddhism in India. The author traces their evolution from early pantheistic nature-worship to the more developed philosophical systems of the Upanishads and Indian epics. The book examines the fundamental concepts of these religions, such as the idea of an impersonal divine substance, the cycle of rebirth, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation. It explores how these ideas shaped the social and ethical systems of ancient India, including the controversial caste system. The author argues that Oriental religions offer valuable insights into the nature of reality, the human condition, and the search for spiritual fulfillment. By examining the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of these religions, the book provides a deeper understanding of their significance in shaping human thought and culture. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333072438_0
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