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The Invention of God: The Natural Origins of Mythology and Religion
Bill Lauritzen, author
Adult; Science, Nature, Technology; (Market)
How did mythology and religion first begin? Where did the ideas of "God," "spirit" and "soul" come from? The author takes us to ancient times, showing us how early humans struggled to make sense of the world around them. Drawing on history, geology, volcanology, anthropology, chemistry, astronomy, archeology, oceanography, biology and cognitive science, the author reveals the surprising meaning of our most sacred stories.